construction estimator

Kindred Construction; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Vancouver is seeking a Cost Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for various construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial, industrial, and residential construction, along with strong organizational skills and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project. This role requires effective communication with engineers and contractors, ensuring accurate cost projections and project management.

Benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in commercial, industrial, or residential construction.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, and contracts.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards.
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.

Skills

Client focus

Organized

Team player

Proactive

Education

CADD Course

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

• Prepare estimates of labour and / or material costs
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CADD Course

Computer and technology knowledge

• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Database
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint

Type of experience

• Commercial and / or industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Contractors

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

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