Job Description

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.

Terus Construction Ltd. is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

BA Blacktop, part of the Terus Construction Group., is seeking an Estimator for its operations in Cranbrook, BC. Terus Construction Ltd. is a leader in the construction industry in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.

Job Summary
The Estimator oversees the coordination of residential driveway and municipal civil works projects with respect to the technical requirements, the budget and timelines.

Main Responsibilities

• Ability to understand and gather information necessary to prepare accurate estimates for various types of projects ranging from residential driveways to municipal civil works.
• Obtain, review and interpret information required to quote the project.
• Estimating responsibilities including maintaining tendered and negotiated changes.
• Meeting clients in the commercial and residential markets to recommend and price based on their needs and company recommendation.
• Coordinate sub-contractors, materials and other resources necessary.
• Ensure quality controls are in place and are followed.
• Follow up with the clients on work progress.
• Establish good relationships with the team, the client and internal or external resources.
• Participate, accept and adopt the principles described in the company safety program.
• Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Occasionally overtime and travel is required.
• Valid class 5 drivers license.
• Must be able to work respecting safety policies and procedures. Perform duties safely around mobile equipment and have a high sense of safety awareness while performing his/ her work on project sites and roads.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Must comply with the company\'s drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 - 3 years of experience in estimating or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills and use of estimating software.

We offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefit plan and a pension plan. In addition the Company offers many development opportunities through tailored training programs.

Terus Construction Ltd. would like to thank all applicants for submitting their cover letter and resume; however, only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

Terus Construction Ltd. offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

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