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Our Flynn Calgary office is looking for an Estimator to join our team! In this role you will be working closely with the Regional Business Development & Sales Manager, Business Development and Senior Estimator’s.
“Fast paced, excitement of pursuit, rewarding, being part of amazing projects, visiting worksites, overall culture, endless opportunities, having the feeling of some autonomy”
This is what our Estimators coast to coast, love most about working as an Estimator at Flynn!
What We Offer
- Rewarding, challenging, fast-paced work, in an excellent environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Excellent benefits program including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and RRSP matching
- Competitive wages.
- Ongoing career development via continuing education and Flynn’s in house University programs
- Great environment where our motto is "Flynn Family Winning Together!"
A Day In The Life
- Attend pre-bid site meetings to prepare accurate estimates as required
- Analyze & comprehend project plans, specs, & details
- Prepare take-offs/estimated for single scope and multi-scope projects inclusive of materials, labour and equipment
- Follow up on single-scope and/or multi-scope projects
- Act as tender lead on single-scope and/or multi-scope projects
- Review contracts and quotes for accuracy
- Write up work orders
- Maintaining a directory of product suppliers
- Consult and communicate with project managers, architects, engineers and clients involved at all levels of a project
- Stay informed of all new materials and techniques by attending material manufacturer’s trade shows, seminars, etc.
- Participate in initial handoff meetings
- Attend autopsies on completed projects
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers including client appreciation outings
- Consult, communicate and build rapport with internal departments and clients
- Visit job sites and perform Estimating Site Reviews and Site Safety Evaluations
What We Are Seeking
- 2-3 years work experience in an Estimating position (commercial type projects).
- Knowledge in the Building Envelope scopes Roofing, Architectural Metals, Glazing and Waterproofing is an asset.
- Architectural Technology Diploma, Construction Engineering Technologies Diploma, Estimating Certificate, education in a related field or equivalent work experience
- Experience in MS Office programs & BlueBeam
- Highly motivated with strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong blueprint reading skills
Estimator
Building Envelope, Construction
Flynn Group of Companies
Calgary, AB
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Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.
We are also highly active and committed to creating an environment which is accessible to all of our customers, employees and applicants. Reasonable accommodations in the hiring process will be provided to people with disabilities upon request.
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