Pre-construction Co-op Student

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Clark Builders is hiring an enthusiastic Pre-construction Co-op Student to join our team in Edmonton. The Pre-construction Co-op Student will be responsible for providing support to both the Project Development and Estimating services team. They will provide and coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and various types of contracts which includes assisting with the preparation of contract proposal estimates. The Pre-construction Co-op Student will work on Conceptual Budgets, Design-Build Proposals and fixed price estimates, including quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, and sub-contractor pricing. They will participate in the tender call, review Supplier/Sub-Contractor quotes, and assist in the award process. This will be an 8, 12, or 16-month work term starting January 2025.
- Pre-construction services, as the name suggests, are used before construction begins. These services are part of the pre-construction planning stages of a construction project and are very important to make sure any job goes smoothly. An essential part of construction project management, pre-construction is the first phase of the overall planning, coordination, and control of a construction job. Pre-construction aims to pin down the planning of the project and give the client clarity on what their job is going to look like, how it is going to get done, and when every component of the job will be completed._

Reporting to: Pre-construction Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of proposals and estimates for the managers final approval prior to their presentation to potential clients at bid closing- Provide input and assist in the establishment and maintenance of the project development record system including prospective clients, estimates, proposal tracking and project database- Assisting in the review of RFQ/RFP/EOI documents to ensure submissions are focused, profitable, articulate, and compliant- Researching client and project information to assist in proposals and identifying opportunities- Set-up the documentation control management system for pursuits- Maintain unit price, productivity, knowledge, subtrade, and cost database- Develop subcontractor work scopes for tendering- Confer with engineers, architects and owners on changes and adjustments to cost estimates and assist in the preparation of studies, materials methods, recommendations and costs estimates- Assist with preparing correspondence, meeting minutes and other documentation- Take part in tender, client, pursuit, project team meetings, and tender closings- Attend training courses as required by Manager- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs both manually and electronically- Navigate software packages effectively

Skills & Knowledge:
- Clear and confident communication, both verbally and in writing, is essential for this role- Ability to manage multiple workflows, tasks and deadlines concurrently and adapt to changing requirements and direction- Comfortable working independently or in a team environment- Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and work efficiently under tight deadlines- Demonstrate initiative, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and adapt- Technical writing skills are an asset

Qualifications & Experience:
- Enrollment in a post-secondary Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Business or Technical School (Architectural / Engineering Technologist / Construction Management)- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Outlook- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite considered an asset

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law.

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