Estimator

Flynn Group of Companies; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade contractor in Canada is looking for an experienced Estimator. The role requires a minimum of 4 years' experience in the construction industry, particularly the Industrial sector. Responsibilities include leading tender processes, preparing schedules, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, and is proficient in MS Office and Blue Beam. This role offers competitive wages and a supportive work environment focused on career development.

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

Structured bonus plan

RRSP matching

On-going career development courses

Great environment

Qualifications

• Min. 4+ years of experience in an estimator role in the construction industry.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings.
• General knowledge of building envelope.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings.
• Act as tender lead on projects.
• Maintain directory of product suppliers.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Sales skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Education in civil engineering or building science

Construction Management

Architectural Technology

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Blue Beam

Sketch Up

Job description

At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career

Estimating

Industrial

Flynn Group of Companies

Edmonton, AB

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages and benefits
• Structured bonus plan
• RRSP matching
• Great environment where our motto is “Flynn Family Winning Together”!
• On-going career development courses and programs through our in-house Flynn University

A Day in the Life:

• Attend pre-bid & post-bid meetings
• Act as tender lead on single-scope and/or multi-scope projects
• Maintain directory of product suppliers
• Prepare construction progress schedules
• Participate in initial handoff meetings and production meetings
• Attend meeting with project team to perform an Autopsy on the completed project
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
• Consult, communicate, and build rapport with internal departments
• Coordinate the investigation and resolution of disputes, defects and back charges
• Visit job sites
• Input information in centralized cost estimating database (PIL)
• Quality and delivery of direct reports

What You Bring:

• Min. 4+ years’ experience within a Estimator Role in a construction industry, particularly in the Industrial sector
• Education in a civil engineering / building science program or a related educational field. Architectural Technology. Construction Management. Construction Engineering
• Ability to read specs and drawings
• General Building Envelope knowledge
• Knowledge of Insulated Panel/Cladding systems is considered an asset
• Proficiency in MS office package, including MS Project.
• Experience in Blue Beam
• Experience in Sketch up preferred but not required
• Sales skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to multi task and work in a team environment

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Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.

Disclosure: We use an AI-powered system to initially screen resumes. However, all applications/resumes are also reviewed by our team of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Professionals to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation in determining a candidate’s potential fit for a role they applied to.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.