Overview
Create value at TC Transcontinental
At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.
We have been driving innovation since 1976.
With approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a leader in flexible packaging in North America and in retail services in Canada, and is Canada's largest printer. The Corporation is also the leading Canadian French-language educational publishing group. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team, support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.
We are currently looking for a permanent full time Estimator to estimate the cost of manufacturing custom high-end retail signage, décor, and fixtures. Considering quality and cost to meet customers’ expectations, you will occasionally visit client’s sites. On-site parking. We are in Paris, ON, off Highway 403, 10 minutes from downtown Brantford. Easy access from Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Burlington, Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Woodstock.
Responsibilities
- Estimate cost and margin of start to end projects.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
- Determine methodologies and best practice to set the duration and task dependencies for accomplishing the scope of work considering time, cost, and quality.
- Apply labor, equipment, and material requirements to each estimate.
- Prepare proposals for competitive bids and/or engineering studies at the scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility project stage.
- Recommend vendors and subcontractors to be selected.
- Improve cost estimating procedures, reducing discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
- Work closely with project stakeholders to obtain, review, and support the commitments required for the cost estimates.
Qualifications
- 2-3+ years of estimating experience preferably in manufacturing
- Ability to interpret 2D/3D drawings and graphics renderings
- Attention to detail and time management skills
- Interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Work under pressure, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines and multitasking
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
- Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
- Career development opportunities with access to training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
- A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported
