Junior Estimator – Buildings

Job title: Junior Estimator – Buildings

Company: Jardeg Construction Services

Job description: Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Buildings division and deliver innovative projects in the healthcare, education, hospitality, recreational, entertainment, retail, commercial office, mixed-use, multi-family residential and light industrial sectors. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.As a Junior Estimator at Graham you will:

• Determine the project scope of work.
• Set-up and complete estimates in company standard estimating program
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules
• Complete estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, etc
• Analyze and propose potential strategies, advantages, or innovations for the project that could provide Graham with a more competitive bid
• Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values
• Analyze subcontractor bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included
• Participate in or lead the bid close on small-to-medium-sized projects
• Assemble conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data
• Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on small-sized projects
• Demonstrate a competitive passion and high-performance attitude.

Qualifications and experience:

• Completion of a diploma or degree training program at a college, university or technical school; Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, and LEAN experience are all assets
• Ability to understand, utilize, and communicate specialized information in speech and written text
• 1-5 years of a combination of field and estimating experience; design-build experience and proficiency in a variety of general procurement methods is an asset
• Proficiency in the use of Graham software suite, MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred), InEight or other quantification software (such as OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modelling is an asset
• Advanced degree of aptitude in comprehending tender documents, specifications, and drawings, with an understanding of contractual requirements
• Ability to foster and develop relationships

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.Graham Group Ltd. also welcomes and encourages applications from those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in each stage of our process. For more information please see our and our .No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg aids in the hiring of skilled professionals who play a crucial role in the success of Graham’s Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, Maintenance and Turnaround projects across Canada.The Graham Advantage

• We are one of North America’s largest General Contractors

• Graham is 100% employee owned

• We champion development of our employees, including having accredited PMP and Gold Seal training available in-house

• We have a balanced portfolio of exciting, challenging, and career-defining

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Location: Mississauga, ON

Job date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:33:57 GMT

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