Construction Estimator (Junior/intermediate) at Paramount Services Ltd. — NeverHard

Construction Estimator (Junior / Intermediate) Commercial • Mechanical • HVAC • Foodservice Projects Launch your estimating career with a growing construction company. Paramount Services Ltd. is looking for a motivated Construction Estimator to join our team in Winnipeg.This position is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of construction, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, project coordination, or estimating experience who wants to build a long-term career in construction estimating.You'll work directly alongside our Senior Project Manager/Estimator and receive structured training and mentorship during your first six months, gaining hands-on experience in commercial construction, mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and foodservice projects.If you're detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and want to learn how successful projects are planned and priced before construction begins, we'd like to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Working with the Senior Project Manager/Estimator, you will: Review drawings, specifications, and project documents. Perform quantity takeoffs and measurements. Assist in preparing detailed project estimates and budgets. Request and compare pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors. Help prepare bid submissions, proposals, scopes of work, and estimate clarifications. Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and project walkthroughs. Learn estimating best practices, project costing, and bid strategy. Maintain organized estimate files, pricing databases, and project records. Support continuous improvement of estimating processes and systems. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and has a solid foundation in construction or mechanical work. Preferred Background At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following: Construction Mechanical construction HVAC Plumbing Project coordination Estimating Construction administration Commercial kitchen or foodservice projects Qualifications Ability to read and interpret construction drawings is an asset. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Comfortable working with numbers, measurements, and project documentation. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Valid driver's license. What You'll Learn During your first six months, you'll receive hands-on training in: Quantity takeoffs Construction estimating Mechanical and HVAC project pricing Bid preparation Vendor and subcontractor management Project costing and budgeting Commercial construction processes This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transition from the field into a professional construction management role. B enefits Plus: Comprehensive training and mentorship Career advancement opportunities Diverse commercial and mechanical projects Supportive team environment Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing company Why Join Paramount Services? At Paramount Services Ltd., we believe great estimators are developed through experience, mentorship, and hands-on learning. You'll work closely with experienced construction professionals, gain exposure to a wide variety of commercial projects, and build skills that can lead to future opportunities in estimating, project management, and leadership. If you're ready to grow your construction career and learn from experienced professionals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. About Paramount Services Ltd.: Paramount Service Ltd. began as Paramount Restaurant Service Ltd. over 30 years ago. Since then, the company has evolved into a full-service equipment supply and facility maintenance company based from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our presence is focused in Manitoba but we have strong partnerships spanning coast-to-coast-to-coast across Canada. As part of our full-service commitment throughout the country, we employ refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry journeypersons, and we have over 600 subcontractors at our disposal. Our customer relationships are based on our performance and built on trust. As a result, our customers ask us if we can do more, and we do. From general contracting to minor service calls, landscape and parking lot maintenance, to hot and cold beverage services, equipment sales to preventative maintenance – we do it all.