construction estimator

Employment and Social Development Canada; City of Langley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Langley is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will manage project estimates, liaise with various stakeholders, and ensure accurate cost reporting. This role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project. The position is on-site with no remote work options available.

Benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience required.
• Experience in project management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Liaise with engineers and contractors on cost estimates.

Skills

Client focus

Organized

Team player

Proactive

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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Job details

• Location Langley , BC
• Salary 41.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3306405

Overview

Languages

Education

Experience

5 years or more

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Quantity surveying
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

• Hard infrastructure
• Civil
• Mechanical construction
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
• $8,000,001 +

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-05-28

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