Description
Joining our team has its advantages:
- Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Group insurance from the first day
- Very competitive pension plan
- Generous vacation policy
- Personal days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking
- Opportunity for professional development
- Charging stations for electric cars
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for cost estimating of construction projects, including renovations and new stores, ensuring construction projects meet Company and industry standards, budgets and pricing.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates/budgets for assigned projects.
- Assemble assigned project estimates for submission to the planning team.
- Analyze variances between project costs and estimates.
- Prepare comparative cost analysis and cost studies.
- Identify site conditions, project risks, and cost-saving opportunities/alternatives.
- Compile and analyze detailed cost data, assist in tracking market rates/trends.
- Maintain and update the database of our unit rates
- Review tender results when required by the execution team
- Keep up to date on applicable standards for retail businesses, new regulations and best practices to ensure competitive, optimal project costs.
- Perform administrative tasks and provide support as required by the direct supervisor.
- Potential travel to sites might be required. Metro will compensate the expenses
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completed college diploma or university program in relevant field (e.g. construction science, construction management, building science, architectural studies, engineering).
- 3 - 5 years of directly related work experience.
- Base building retail construction and design knowledge
- Knowledge of building codes and grocery store construction.
- Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, to all levels of management, vendors and outside organizations.
- Strong computer skills in Excel, quantity takeoff software, and knowledge of SAP.
- French proficiency would be an asset.
The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives. METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team. We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected. We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.
