Estimator

Flynn Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Structured bonus plan

RRSP matching

Job summary

Flynn Group of Companies in Edmonton, AB, seeks an experienced Estimator to lead tendering on industrial projects and develop cost plans. The role requires reading specs and drawings, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining supplier relations.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in estimating within construction, plus civil engineering or building science education. Proficiency in MS Project and BIM tools is valued.

Qualifications

• Min. 4+ years' experience within an Estimator role in construction, Industrial sector.
• Education in civil engineering / building science or related field.
• Ability to read specs and drawings.
• MS Project and BIM tools experience considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings.
• Lead tender efforts on single or multi-scope projects.
• Maintain supplier directory and input data into PIL database.
• Prepare construction progress schedules and handoff meetings.
• Develop relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Estimating knowledge

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Civil engineering / Building science related

Tools

MS Project

Blue Beam

SketchUp

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

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.