Junior Estimator - Calgary, Canada - Clark Builders

Clark Builders

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Clark Builders, we build Exceptional Experiences Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Western and Northern Canada through innovation and inspiration.

Reporting to the Chief Estimator, the Junior Estimator will be responsible for providing estimating services to support the Project Development and Estimating departments.

Following your time in Operations, as a Junior Estimator, you will be responsible for processing, handlining and distribution of various documents, drawings and tender packages as required by the team.

The Junior Estimator will become a part of the Estimating team environment and complete estimating essentials to benefit the team as a whole.

This may include quantity takeoffs, soliciting trades and suppliers for bid submissions, and updating database pricing.

The Junior Estimator will maintain sufficient knowledge of in-house software to be able to operate all Clark Builders software tools.

Junior Estimator Duties/Responsibilities:

Monitor tender documents and facilitate their distribution to subtrades/suppliers as required.
Contribute to maintaining contractors/suppliers' relations.
Assist in maintaining various databases.
Prepare accurate and complete estimates.
Assist in the preparation of proposals and estimates for final approvals prior to their presentation to potential Clients and at bid closing.
Take part in project team meetings.
Follow up with invited subtrades/supplier to confirm their intentions to quote.
Maintain subtrade/supplier contact information.
Support Estimators with quantity takeoffs and other tasks as required.
Attend tender openings as required.
Junior Estimators will be mentored by the Senior Team.
Maintain career progression plan.
Attend training courses as required by team leaders.
Adhere to Clark Builders' policies and procedures.

Skills & Knowledge:

Ability to manage multiple workflows and tasks concurrently.
Ability to prioritize workflows.
Ability to manage deadlines for completion of assigned tasks.
Comfortable working in a team environment.
Adapt to changing job requirements and directions from multiple sources.
Ability to navigate software packages would be an asset.
Knowledge of scheduling basics would be an asset.
Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs both manually and electronically would be an asset.
Communicate professionally through verbal and written methods.

Qualifications & Experience:

A Post-Secondary Certificate/Degree in Engineering, or the equivalent of a designated Professional Engineer or a Technical School graduate in a Constructionrelated discipline.Project Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:
Project execution and document control responsibilities including Request for Information (RFI), Site Instructions (SI), Submittals, Change Requests (CRX), Change Orders (CO)
Project closeout responsibilities including assisting with inspections, owner training, managing the O&M Manuals, reviewing, tracking and communicating punch and deficiency lists, removing all insurance, closeout of utilities and site services, and removing temporary facilities
Maintain the integrity of the QA/QC plan
Facilitate, record and compile meeting minutes; follow up on action items
Track productivity and performance of the project
Project accounting basics
Adhere to Clark Builders' policies and procedures and aid others in compliance
Support and grow ongoing trade partner and client relationships

What's in it for you?- Competitive salaries, vacation time and four personal days- Flexible work arrangements- "Summer Fridays" during July and August; all sites and offices close early- Performance program, annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities- Robust Employee Recognition Program "CLARK STARS" - an assortment of initiatives and rewards designed to highlight and celebrate our people's talent, efforts, and contributions to living Our Purpose- Community involvement initiatives through the "Give Back" program, including donation matching, corporate donations and sponsorship, and support of employee volunteering- Comprehensive health and benefits plan available from the first day of employment provided by Manulife - i.e.

$750 per paramedical annual coverage limits- Access to Manulife Vitality Group Benefits- A Flexible Spending Account 100% funded by Clark Builders with an annual allocation amount of $500 which employees can allocate into Health Spending, Lifestyle Spending, or both.- Ability to select from two benefit plan options (Core or Enhanced) through Manulife- Holistic Wellness Benefits Program including six sick days, as well as access to Inkblot Therapy, a virtual mental health platform.

Care is provided by highly experienced professionals across Canada through secure video or phone counseling offered at half the cost- Employer RRSP mat