Cost Estimator

Here we GROW again!!! We WORK hard, but we also PLAY hard!

Do you want to be part of a collaborative and fun team where your work is truly valued? Do you want to work for a Company that has endless opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally?

Do you want to play golf, eat ice cream, have birthday lunches and BBQ together??? Are you an expert at playing cornhole? (For those that do not know, cornhole is a popular bean bag throwing lawn game!!!)

These are some of the fun things we do together at BGI Retail – TC Transcontinental!!!

We are seeking 1 Permanent Full Time Cost Estimator

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Specialist, you will 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.

You will be working Monday to Friday 8AM-4:30PM

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What YOU will do:

• 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 labour, 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

What we are seeking in YOU:

• 1+ year of estimating experience preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret 2D/3D drawings and graphics renderings;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Attention to detail and time management skills.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Work under pressure, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines and multitasking.

Join a culture of excellence and a team of curiosity - do not delay; apply today!

Come play with us!!!

More About Us:

BGI Retail is part of the TC Transcontinental Printing.

TC Transcontinental Printing, the Printing Sector of TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), is the largest printer in Canada and one of the largest in North America. This sector has over 4,300 employees and possesses a network of 16 state-of-the-art plants.

TC Transcontinental Printing provides an integrated service offering for retailers, including premedia services, flyer and in-store marketing product printing. This sector also offers an array of innovative print solutions for newspapers, magazines, 4-colour books and personalized and mass marketing products.

BGI Retail is a full-service experience partner. With more than 30 years serving leading North American retailers and brands, our in-house services include design, manufacturing, and installation of retail store environments. For more information, visit BGI's website at www.bgiretail.com.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person