At Flynn, it’s not just a job, it’s a career
“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 a Estimator at Flynn!
Flynn Industrial Ltd., a leading building envelope trade contractor in the institutional, commercial and industrial construction market place, requires an experienced Estimator for our Edmonton Branch.
Flynn Industrial Ltd. has enjoyed steady growth and success by providing quality contracting services and design assistance to ensure long-term performance and customer satisfaction. As a contractor, Flynn Industrial Ltd. plays a key role in blending architectural visions with practical detailing to ensure quality, functional, and high-performance Roof and Wall Systems. Flynn is positioned to serve the entire Canadian Industrial construction marketplace.
A Day in the Life
- Attend pre-bid & post-bid meetings
- Act as tender lead on single-scope and/or multi-scope projects
- Maintain directory of product suppliers
- Prepare construction progress schedules
- Participate in initial handoff meetings and production meetings
- Negotiating contract price/award price with clients
- Attend meeting with project team to perform an Autopsy on the completed project
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
- Order various estimating documents (bid bonds, insurance documents, etc.)
- Consult, communicate, and build rapport with internal departments
- Negotiate extras for all applicable revisions and prepare necessary documentation
- Coordinate the investigation and resolution of disputes, defects and back charges
- Follow-up with on-site problems with operations team
- Visit job sites
- Price all change orders for any active projects
- Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database (PIL)
- Quality and delivery of direct reports
What We are Seeking
- Min. 4+ years’ experience within a Estimator Role in a construction industry, particularly in the Industrial sector
- Education in a civil engineering / building science program or a related educational field
- Ability to read specs and drawings
- Architectural Technology
- Construction Management
- Construction Engineering
- General Building Envelope knowledge
- Knowledge of Insulated Panel/Cladding systems is considered an asset
- Proficiency in MS office package, including MS Project.
- Sales skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to multi task and work in a team environment
What We Offer
- Work for one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
- Rewarding, challenging, fast-paced work
- Competitive wages and benefits
- RRSP matching
- Great environment where our motto is "Flynn Family Winning Together"!
- On-going career development courses and programs through our in-house Flynn University
Position Summary
Location: Winnipeg
Employment Type: Salaried, Fulltime
Job Functions: Estimating
Industry: Building Envelope ; Industrial
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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.