Junior Estimator

Job summary

The Junior Estimator will assist in preparing project bids, performing quantity takeoffs, and coordinating with project managers and suppliers. They will also maintain estimating databases and support operations teams with various administrative tasks.

Job details

Junior Estimator Location: Edmonton, AB About the Role Firma Concrete is looking for a motivated Junior Estimator to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in construction estimating and project management. You will work alongside experienced estimators and project managers, learning every aspect of the estimating process while contributing to a wide variety of commercial, civil, and concrete construction projects. No estimating experience is required. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities Review construction drawings and specifications. Perform quantity takeoffs. Request and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing. Assist in preparing estimates and project bids. Maintain estimating databases and project documentation. Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, and suppliers. Help prepare budgets, cost reports, and bid packages. Attend site visits as required. Support the estimating and operations teams with administrative tasks. Qualifications Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent attention to detail. Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read construction drawings is an asset. Construction experience is an asset but not required. Civil, concrete, or commercial construction knowledge is considered an asset. Post-secondary education in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred but not required. Valid Class 5 driver's licence. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience. Full training and mentorship. Opportunities for career advancement. Comprehensive benefits package. A collaborative and fast-paced work environment. The opportunity to work on some of Alberta's largest concrete and civil infrastructure projects. If you're eager to learn, enjoy solving problems, and want to build a career in construction, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

The Junior Estimator will assist in preparing project bids, performing quantity takeoffs, and coordinating with project managers and suppliers. They will also maintain estimating databases and support operations teams with various administrative tasks.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. While not required, post-secondary education in a related construction or engineering field and the ability to read construction drawings are considered assets.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full training
• Mentorship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction estimating
• Quantity takeoffs
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Project documentation
• Budgeting
• Cost reporting
• Bid preparation
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Reading construction drawings
• Project Documentation
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Willingness To Learn
• Commercial Construction
• Strong Work Ethic
• Administrative Functions
• Construction Estimating
• Architectural Drawing
• Construction
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Subcontracting
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Estimator
• Valuers and Loss Assessors
• Cost Estimators

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