Job Description

Estimator

General Contractor

Commercial Construction

Richmond, BC

$80,000 - $110,000

Key Responsibilities as the Estimator:

• Review and develop discipline and multi-discipline material and quantity takeoffs
• Evaluate and develop construction rates, subcontract cost estimates, and proposals
• Perform productivity analyses of cost estimates, including comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects
• Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness, and provide recommendations for alternatives where applicable
• Research, source, negotiate, and obtain the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Supply necessary sub-trades and suppliers with required drawings and data
• Field construction-related questions from sub-trades and suppliers
• Assist in completing preliminary (high-level) construction schedules
• Work closely with the Operations and Development teams to prepare, identify, and understand scopes of work and prepare project documentation
• Develop and maintain sub-contractor and suppliers' databases

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post secondary education in engineering, construction estimating, building technology, quantity surveying, or other related courses
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction and cost estimating.
• Experience completing multi-discipline takeoffs and estimates for a construction company, preference will be given to candidates with General Contractor experience
• Understanding of building construction from concept to completion
• Understanding of a construction worksite and sequencing is considered an asset
• Ability to document and organize complex streams of information efficiently and accurately
• Ability to clearly communicate estimating concepts to various individuals in the organization
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal)
• Ability to lead by example and set the standard of professionalism
• Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office, Timberline, MS Project, Insite) and on-screen takeoffs
• High attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving, organization, task management, and planning skills

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Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.