Pre-construction Co-op Student

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Clark Builders Full time

At Clark Builders, we build Exceptional Experiences Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Western and Northern Canada through innovation and inspiration.

Watch our 'Our Purpose' video

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



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