Junior Estimator

Stolk Construction is a leading General Contractor, specializing in the industrial, institutional, commercial and energy sectors. Our primary mission is to deliver: quality; timely, professional service; innovative, efficient methods; and good value to our clients.

We do this according to the following principles:

- We seek to develop positive relationships
- We are task-focused
- We hold ourselves to a high standard
- We always act with integrity
- We have GRIT

We're proud of our ‘employee’s come first’ culture and the people who form our team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, Stolk Construction is a perfect place to get ahead and to grow within this fantastic industry.

Here’s what we offer:

- **Work-life balance**:

- **Competitive Pay**:

- **Team environment**:

- **Benefits**:

- **Advancement opportunities**:

- **Pretty awesome team parties**

Stolk Construction is currently recruiting a **Junior Estimator **who shares our mission and principles. Their overall responsibilities will be to work alongside the Pre-Construction Team to ensure projects are managed according to strict deadlines and within budget, as well as to manage existing and potential clients to ensure continued growth.

**Main Accountabilities**:

- Understand the scope of work being quoted
- Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents to be reviewed by the Pre-Construction Manager
- Communicate with team members in a timely and effective manner
- Prepare estimates in detail for all products and in a timely manner
- Assist with evaluation of sub-trade pricing
- Complete quantity take-offs
- Field verify dimensions as required during the tender and estimating periods
- Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
- Compute costs by analyzing labour, material, and time requirements
- Clearly present prepared estimate to Pre-Construction Manager
- Utilize software and appropriate systems
- Visit project sites, and attends meetings as needed
- Work in a safe and healthy manner by following and promoting all company health and safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by the Pre-Construction Manager

**Skills**:

- Demonstrated numeric and estimating skills required to calculate materials and produce accurate quotations
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage various projects
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, drafts and designs
- Demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to tender submission and cost effectiveness
- Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
- Ability to work with limited supervision and to take discretionary action as required
- Proficient communication skills, both oral and written to disseminate information with clarity, in one on one, or group situations
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and facilitate editing and/or proof-reading
- Ability to work in a professional manner; demonstrating tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with associates, customers and colleagues, including senior management
- Thorough - makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly, attentive to details, keeps accurate records
- Proactive - anticipates and initiates action to meet needs
- Adaptable - able to work with diverse personalities and styles

**Education and Job Knowledge**:

- Construction Engineering Technology diploma
- WHMIS
- AODA
- Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Colborne, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location