Estimating Assistant

Calling all Graduate Students!
If you are someone who is looking to grow as an Estimator, enjoys hands-on work, is committed to building the right environment where people can be their best authentic selves and want to be part of a growing team, then this role is for YOU!

Why Work Here:

• Innovative Environment: Join a workplace that values and encourages innovation. Embrace the opportunity to contribute your ideas and be part of a team that pushes boundaries to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Collaborative Culture: Experience a dynamic and collaborative culture where teamwork is not just encouraged but celebrated.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our employees’ development. Benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, workshops, and mentorship programs that empower you to growth both personally and professionally.

About Us:
Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community. With a staff of over 10,000 employees, the company completes $15 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multinational organization.

Turner has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. This marks the fourth year that Turner was included in the list.

Position Description:
Assist in determining quantities of materials and components associated with a project or estimate and communicating bids and scopes of work. This position requires in office work as well as occasionally on site.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with document management for the project, including receiving drawings and specifications, and provide proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and conduct research studies for project items
• Serve as liaison with trade partners on distribution of bid information and bid status.
• Prepare correspondence as directed by assigned Estimator to vendors and trade partners in connection with performing their assigned trades.
• Request, file, and distribute trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work to bid package managers.
• Attend and assist with preparing action items and minutes associated with department meetings.
• Assist with action items related to value analysis process and post bid meetings.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 0.00 - 0.00 annualized.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
• Knowledge of general contract, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications desired
• Ability to follow and take directions, ask questions, and follow through on commitments
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with computer applications and Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Membership to related professional organization, preferred
• Knowledge of CCDC documents, preferred
• Knowledge of the bidding and procurement process for CCDC contracts, preferred
• Limited travel

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the construction work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.

Turner does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies. Turner will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.