Job Description

Senior Estimator

General Contractor

Commercial Construction

Richmond, BC

$125,000 - $155,000

Key Responsibilities as the Senior Estimator:

• Create estimates for commercial and light industrial projects, using whatever designs, drawings, sketches and information that is available
• Review and develop discipline and multi-discipline materials takeoffs (MTO)
• Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm the complete scope
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Prepare instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information
• Evaluate and develop construction rates, subcontract cost estimates and proposals
• Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates; perform comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects
• Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness; provide recommendations for alternatives
• Contact necessary sub-trades and suppliers for estimates; supply required drawings and data
• Proactively handle construction-related questions from sub-trades and suppliers
• Complete preliminary construction schedules
• Present the estimate to the required parties when required
• Liaise with the Business Development function to ensure they are apprised of the high-level details regarding the estimate
• Review of completed estimates vs. the estimates for improvement of the accuracy of future estimates
• Participate in the estimate/project handover meeting with Operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction and cost estimating
• Formal education in construction (Diploma/Certificate) is considered an asset
• Quantity Surveying or accounting-related degree and/or relevant experience would be an asset
• Understanding of a construction work site is considered an asset. Ability to document and organize complex streams of information (efficiently, and accurately with minimal information, strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills)
• Clearly communicate estimating concepts to various individuals in the organization
• Understanding of Building Construction from concept to completion
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal)
• Ability to lead by example and set standards of professionalism
• Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office, Timberline, MS Project, Insite)

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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.