Junior Estimator

Job Description

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will support the estimating team to perform a variety of Estimating Functions to support the day-to-day operations

Primary Scope of Role:

• Taking Quantity Take-offs
• Contacting Suppliers & Sub-Trades for Pricing
• Working within In Eight Estimate Estimating System
• Tracking Quantity & Production
• Assisting the Estimators & Managers on project management
• In Field Quantity Measurements.

Position Requirements:

• Completed Civil Engineering or College Graduate (Civil Engineering Technician/Technology Program).
• Strong communication skills: reading, writing and oral skills in English.
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Strong knowledge and use of computer software (MS Office programs)
• Prior co-op and/or practical experience in a heavy civil construction environment is an asset.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.

Success Predictors

• Analytical mindset.
• Versatile and resourceful problem solver.
• Proactive and self-motivated

About Us

Our People

At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are second to none. Our most valuable asset is people – our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighborhoods and shapes our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing construction companies. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self perform all project scopes without reliance on sub-contractors. The work we at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.

Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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