Junior Estimator - Port Colborne, Canada - Stolk Construction Limited

Description

Stolk Construction is a leading General Contractor, specializing in the industrial, institutional, commercial and energy sectors.

Our primary mission is to deliver:
quality; timely, professional service; innovative, efficient methods; and good value to our clients.

We do this according to the following principles:

• We seek to develop positive relationships
• We are taskfocused
• We hold ourselves to a high standard
• We always act with integrity
• We have GRIT

We're proud of our 'employee's come first' culture and the people who form our team.

If you're excited to be part of a winning team, Stolk Construction is a perfect place to get ahead and to grow within this fantastic industry.

Here's what we offer:
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Work-life balance:

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Competitive Pay:

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Team environment:

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Benefits:

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  Advancement opportunities:

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Pretty awesome team parties
Stolk Construction is currently recruiting a
Junior Estimator who shares our mission and principles.

Their overall responsibilities will be to work alongside the Pre-Construction Team to ensure projects are managed according to strict deadlines and within budget, as well as to manage existing and potential clients to ensure continued growth.

Main Accountabilities:

• Understand the scope of work being quoted
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents to be reviewed by the Pre-Construction Manager
• Communicate with team members in a timely and effective manner
• Prepare estimates in detail for all products and in a timely manner
• Assist with evaluation of subtrade pricing
• Complete quantity takeoffs
• Field verify dimensions as required during the tender and estimating periods
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Compute costs by analyzing labour, material, and time requirements
• Clearly present prepared estimate to Pre-Construction Manager
• Utilize software and appropriate systems
• Visit project sites, and attends meetings as needed
• Work in a safe and healthy manner by following and promoting all company health and safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Pre-Construction Manager

Skills:

• Demonstrated numeric and estimating skills required to calculate materials and produce accurate quotations
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage various projects
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, drafts and designs
• Demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to tender submission and cost effectiveness
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to take discretionary action as required
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written to disseminate information with clarity, in one on one, or group situations
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and facilitate editing and/or proofreading
• Ability to work in a professional manner; demonstrating tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with associates, customers and colleagues, including senior management
• Thorough makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly, attentive to details, keeps accurate records
• Proactive anticipates and initiates action to meet needs
• Adaptable able to work with diverse personalities and styles

Education and Job Knowledge:

• Construction Engineering Technology diploma
• WHMIS
• AODA
• Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $21.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Colborne, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location