Junior Estimator - Click for more info

Districtmechanicalinc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join its estimating team. This role involves coordinating bid invitations, managing tender documentation, and communicating with suppliers and subcontractors. As you grow into the position, you will receive training in piping and sheet metal takeoffs, transitioning into a junior estimating role. The company values strong organizational and communication skills, especially proficiency in Microsoft Excel. If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling and organizing team schedules using Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with knowledge of complex equations and macros.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate estimating operations and manage bid invitations.
• Communicate with the team on upcoming tenders and organize documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Excel

PDF Editing

Communication Skills

Trade Knowledge

Quantity Takeoffs

Tools

Foxit PDF Editor

Job description

District Mechanical is looking for a highly motivated, self-starting individual who is organized and has extensive experience with the Microsoft suite of programs. We are looking to bring on a person to coordinate our estimating operations, managing our bid invitations (both incoming & outgoing), communicating with the team on upcoming tenders and change order events, and organizing tender documentation and files. Once the individual has a good grasp on their daily functions, the goal is to slowly introduce them to and train them in completing piping and sheet metal takeoffs, moving them into a junior estimating role as we continue to grow.

Skills Required:

• Solid background in scheduling and organizing team schedules using Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills - ability to keep track of and store project invitations and files.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel – must understand how to perform complex equations; knowledge of macros is a bonus.
• Ability to create and manipulate documents using a PDF editor (e.g., Foxit).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Trade knowledge of any type is an asset but not a requirement.
• Must have personal transportation and be physically able to traverse construction sites.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients while building rapport and working relationships.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs of duct systems.
• Conduct estimating turnover meetings with the project management team.
• Develop bidding strategies with the estimating team.
• Fill out Rev 0 budgets for projects.
• Perform takeoffs for change order pricing.