Estimator

Who is Jenaco?

People passionate about what builds us up. Specialized in pipping systems, our company offers turnkey support for a comprehensive range of building mechanical services.
From plumbing to hydronic heating, natural gas to radiant flooring, you can rely on our experts to advise you on the best ecological practices. Comfort, safety, and energy efficiency – we guarantee your peace of mind.
Our extensive portfolio extends to residential, heavy, industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

What is it like to work for Jenaco?

At Jenaco, we collaborate in an environment of trust, where each individual brings their added value to the table. Whether on-site or in the office, we work together in mutual support to help everyone achieve their aspirations while striving for long-term success. Being part of our organization also means being a valued member of our close-knit team.
At Jenaco, we prioritize the well-being of our people.

Required skills

We are looking for someone who shares our corporate values that are built on close collaboration between management, administration, and worksites; someone who values team spirit, is willing to help others, and takes pride in a job well done.

The senior estimator is responsible for estimating future projects to ensure the company’s operation and contribute to the realization of efficient projects.

The ideal candidate will show initiative, has a good sense of responsibility, and knows how to manage time properly. He/she is thorough, attentive to detail, and has a positive and respectful attitude. This person views the job as a long-term investment and wants to reach his/her full potential within the company.

Your role

Under the responsibility of the director of the estimation unit, the incumbent must first successfully complete the following three major steps:

3 months

• Understand Le Groupe Jenaco’s internal processes and quality assurance
• Understand internal product codes
• Work independently

6 months

• Have a good conceptual understanding of different work methods
• Work autonomously during the technical closing of file submissions
• Be able to justify all aspects of his/her estimate to the director
• Earn the trust and confidence of colleagues

1 year

• Be able to close an estimate with the price while controlling the profit margin (costing vs selling)

Main responsibilities

• Request costs from suppliers
• Analyze plans and specifications, highlight elements open to interpretation and propose possible solutions when questioned. Develop the reflex of questioning the differences of each project (how does this project differ from the previous one?)
• Participate in drafting a question-and-answer form with the various stakeholders in order to clarify gray areas and eliminate ambiguities
• Have a good work structure
• Carry out survey plans (take-off) by mastering state-of-the-art software that automates survey taking and installation time
• Integrate the survey into our estimation management system (Maestro)
• Calculate the number of hours with the help of an automated tool
• Perform a technical review of the project and the estimate with the estimating manager
• Prepare a proposal letter (bid) using our set templates
• Check the amount of the estimate using set reference tools
• Review the final amount and the proposal letter with the estimating manager
• Establish guidelines jointly with the project management department

Contribution to the team

• Perform relevant tasks to help team members in various circumstances including emergency, overflow, or special needs situations.

Continuous improvement of quality and productivity

• Stay abreast of trends, updates of construction products, and new developments in the field to always be at the cutting edge
• Stay alert and be attentive to remarks, suggestions, or complaints from employees, clients, or anyone closely or remotely connected with the company in order to make concrete contributions to the continuous improvement of quality and productivity

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in plumbing, heating, piping, and/or other facets of building mechanics
• Ability to use building mechanics estimation software, piping specialty (an asset)
• Ability to work on a team with a keen sense of anticipation
  
• Attention to detail (meticulousness)
• Constant concern for budgets, deadlines, and quality of customer serviceOpen to being trained by the employer on the estimating aspect of building mechanic

Your advantages

• Building mechanics formation (CED or BACC) or other combination of formation with relevant experience;
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical building;
• Know how to use estimation software in building mechanics, piping specialty;
• Enjoy teamwork with a good sense of anticipation;
• Thoroughness;
• Demonstrate a constant concern for budgets, deadlines and service to the clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks’ vacation from the first year
• Group insurance
• Employee wellness program
• Continuing education program

About us

Jenaco is known, in particular, for its approach that focusses on respecting and valuing its human capital. Everything possible is done to enable all employees to reach their full potential. Employees are encouraged to show initiative and to think outside the box. The company is well known in the industry for its collaborative approach. It also initiated the Share to Build Symposium Day and has created scholarships to promote research in construction management.