Junior Estimator/Junior Project Manager

Description

At JC Infrastructure Ltd. we are committed to every project. We pride ourselves on a keen work ethic and more importantly, the talent and skill of our people

If you are looking to work for a growing company who values the contribution of its employees and you demonstrate creativity, ingenuity, initiative and a high-level commitment then we are the company for you. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities, with room to grow, learn and excel.

Summary:

Reporting directly to the Companies General Manager and Owner. The Junior Estimator/ Junior Project Manager will play an integral role at JC Infrastructure. The successful candidate will be contributing expertise across numerous activities associated with the bidding/tendering, preparation and execution of construction projects.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Read, understand, and interpret drawings and specifications
• Understand and tailor estimates and proposal response documents for unit rate and lump sum contracts
• Participate in and contribute to constructability, staging and schedule reviews
• Assist in the assembly of accurate and well-organized cost estimates
• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs from provided documents
• Identify areas of risk and information gaps and seek direction from senior department staff or customer representatives
• Format and construct estimate cost breakdowns which incorporate takeoffs into Heavy Bid software
• Identify scopes of work within pursuits which may be completed by sub-contractors or materials which must be provided by third-party suppliers
• Propose and apply labor, equipment and material resources for application in estimates
• Solicit and organize sub-contractor and supplier quotations, negotiate to ensure sub-contractor quotations meet the requirements and intent of associated contract documents
• Participate in tender closings.
• Fill out or otherwise complete documents which are required for pursuits, including planning for and delivering tenders
• Build, write and submit quotation letters
• Develop and maintain information databases and relationships with sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Maintain rate database for estimating
• Review bid advertising websites and report leads
• Participate in weekly planning and strategy meetings
• Assist and help with site supervision during slow period
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist in coordination and management of projects.

Requirements:

• Preferred P. Engineering Degree, Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management Diploma
• 0 – 2 years of estimating experience, preferably within heavy civil construction
• Detail oriented, and able to multi-task under the pressure of deadlines
• Able to conduct technical communications in English with internal and external parties, both written and verbal
• A passion for construction
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada – no work permit sponsorship is available for this position.