Top Benefits
About the role
Amico is a diversified and dynamic, Canadian owned and operated construction company. Our dedicated and professional team provides design build, paving, road building, infrastructure, general contracting and engineering services for civil and construction industry customers. Here at Amico we believe in partnering for productivity, leading through empowerment, and seeing challenges as portals of opportunity. Our cutting-edge technology allows us to successfully manage and execute projects of all scopes and scales.
At Amico , we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.
If you want your next professional experience to be one that helps you master new skills, build meaningful relationships, access limitless growth opportunities, and benefit our Ontario communities, consider joining us!
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor projects undertaken by Amico.
- Complete quantity take-offs, coordinate sub-trade selection and pricing of various scope items using first principles on a divisional basis.
- Updating and maintaining both our contacts database and our construction cost database
- Strive to make the Amico estimating function “State of the Art” with integrated technologies.
- Assist the estimating team and support staff as the need requires to assure estimates are completed in a timely fashion, while investing required time and effort to ensure that the best pricing options are pursued and vetted.
- Support the site team in preparation of contract change orders.
- Overall quality control to achieve and maintain a high level of service to Consultants/Owners.
- Upon successful award, support the contracting process with selected sub-trades to ensure that the level of service provided by our sub-trades/suppliers meet our economic targets and quality standards.
- Promote and maintain a productive “team” working environment within Amico and affiliated Corporations.
- Maintain quality of the highest standard to maintain the Amico corporate image in the community.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant program will be considered an asset
- Minimum of 3 years of prior Estimating in heavy civil construction experience
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents
- Solid ability to communicate construction know-how through proposal wording
- Knowledge of standard project management software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Estimating software, etc.)
- Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure
- Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required
- Experience in cost tracking, managing, and directing construction projects will be considered an asset
- Knowledge of contract language / Terms and Conditions will be considered an asset
What Amico Can Offer You
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer Matching Retirement Program
- Life insurance
At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Strictly no third party resumes accepted.
About Amico Affiliates
The original corporate entity of Amico was created in April, 1987 when company owner and president, Mr. Dominic Amicone began business as Amico Contracting & Engineering Inc. Located just outside of the City of Windsor in Oldcastle, Ontario the majority of the company’s early construction activity occurred in the Windsor/Essex County area. Since that time, the company has grown in size and capability and is currently involved in land development and construction throughout Ontario. Amico has successfully completed many high profile construction contracts since its inception. The Amico group of companies consists of several affiliated and wholly owned Corporations that carry on business in Canada.
Amico provides an integrated and diverse range of services centered on site selection, land development and construction. The team at Amico consists of a full-time staff in excess of 150 employees including Professional Engineers, Land Use Planners, Architects, Chartered Accountants, Masters of Business Administration, Sales and Marketing staff, Project Managers, Site Superintendents and a unionized work force. The most significant attribute of our experience wherein we can ensure that each new project is successful and financially sound, is our ability to coordinate and organize the aforementioned skills to deliver turn-key solutions. Amico’s success as a company can be attributed to its dedication to creative problem-solving, effective coordination and team work.
Top Benefits
About the role
Amico is a diversified and dynamic, Canadian owned and operated construction company. Our dedicated and professional team provides design build, paving, road building, infrastructure, general contracting and engineering services for civil and construction industry customers. Here at Amico we believe in partnering for productivity, leading through empowerment, and seeing challenges as portals of opportunity. Our cutting-edge technology allows us to successfully manage and execute projects of all scopes and scales.
At Amico , we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.
If you want your next professional experience to be one that helps you master new skills, build meaningful relationships, access limitless growth opportunities, and benefit our Ontario communities, consider joining us!
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor projects undertaken by Amico.
- Complete quantity take-offs, coordinate sub-trade selection and pricing of various scope items using first principles on a divisional basis.
- Updating and maintaining both our contacts database and our construction cost database
- Strive to make the Amico estimating function “State of the Art” with integrated technologies.
- Assist the estimating team and support staff as the need requires to assure estimates are completed in a timely fashion, while investing required time and effort to ensure that the best pricing options are pursued and vetted.
- Support the site team in preparation of contract change orders.
- Overall quality control to achieve and maintain a high level of service to Consultants/Owners.
- Upon successful award, support the contracting process with selected sub-trades to ensure that the level of service provided by our sub-trades/suppliers meet our economic targets and quality standards.
- Promote and maintain a productive “team” working environment within Amico and affiliated Corporations.
- Maintain quality of the highest standard to maintain the Amico corporate image in the community.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant program will be considered an asset
- Minimum of 3 years of prior Estimating in heavy civil construction experience
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents
- Solid ability to communicate construction know-how through proposal wording
- Knowledge of standard project management software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Estimating software, etc.)
- Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure
- Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required
- Experience in cost tracking, managing, and directing construction projects will be considered an asset
- Knowledge of contract language / Terms and Conditions will be considered an asset
What Amico Can Offer You
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer Matching Retirement Program
- Life insurance
At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Strictly no third party resumes accepted.
About Amico Affiliates
The original corporate entity of Amico was created in April, 1987 when company owner and president, Mr. Dominic Amicone began business as Amico Contracting & Engineering Inc. Located just outside of the City of Windsor in Oldcastle, Ontario the majority of the company’s early construction activity occurred in the Windsor/Essex County area. Since that time, the company has grown in size and capability and is currently involved in land development and construction throughout Ontario. Amico has successfully completed many high profile construction contracts since its inception. The Amico group of companies consists of several affiliated and wholly owned Corporations that carry on business in Canada.
Amico provides an integrated and diverse range of services centered on site selection, land development and construction. The team at Amico consists of a full-time staff in excess of 150 employees including Professional Engineers, Land Use Planners, Architects, Chartered Accountants, Masters of Business Administration, Sales and Marketing staff, Project Managers, Site Superintendents and a unionized work force. The most significant attribute of our experience wherein we can ensure that each new project is successful and financially sound, is our ability to coordinate and organize the aforementioned skills to deliver turn-key solutions. Amico’s success as a company can be attributed to its dedication to creative problem-solving, effective coordination and team work.