Job Description

Estimator
Real Estate Development
Master Plan Residential & Presentation Centres
Vancouver, BC
$120,000 - $140,000
Estimator Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interact with and support chief estimator, pre-construction director, project directors, project managers, and coordinators.
• Able to explain and present estimates to senior management, and internal clients.
• Able to take the lead on creating and delivering estimate packages for complex projects.
• Provides expert guidance to PM's.
• Performs complex quantity takeoffs to company and industry standards and can supervise the work of others.
• Solicits sub trade and supplier pricing quotes and administers sub trade database.
• Assists in the preparation of drawing reviews
• Takes ownership of the estimate with only minor supervision, preparing direct and indirect costs.
• Is actively aware of current market rates for building materials and labour, and provides input to the team on all construction cost matters
• Incorporates requirements from drawings and specifications into estimate and assesses potential risk items.
• Reviews and develops construction schedules and ensures alignment with the estimate.
• Reviews construction methodology and ensures alignment with the estimate.
• Reviews and analyzes quotes, providing data to support trade selection.
• Leads value engineering processes.
• Strong computer background including experience with MS Office, On-Screen Takeoff, and Bluebeam.
• An ability to think creatively and critically about problems, and to generate new and innovative ideas for improvement.

Estimator Qualifications:

• 3+ years of estimating, residential experience preferably.
• College diploma or university degree in construction management, civil engineering, or quantity surveying.
• Experience in both concrete, and wood frame construction is preferrable but not necessary.
• Has a network of business relationships with trade contractors in the local Vancouver area.
• Ability to conduct multi-tasking in an organized fashion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Estimator Renumeration:

• $120,000 - $140,000
• Performance based bonus programs
• Excellent family health benefits
• RSP matching

Senior Estimator Similar Job Titles:
VP, Estimation
Vice President, Estimation
Chief Estimator
Estimator
Preconstruction
Director, Preconstruction
Preconstruction Services Manager
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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.