Construction Estimator — Bids, Feasibility & Cost Insights

Buttcon Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Buttcon Limited, a 100% Canadian, employee-owned General Contractor, is seeking an Estimator based in Vancouver, BC. You will analyse project specifications and provide accurate cost estimates for materials, labour, and other expenses, collaborating with project managers, engineers, architects, and stakeholders.

This role partners with Pre-Construction & Estimating to ensure financial feasibility, supports competitive bids, and updates estimates as project details evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in construction estimating software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and documents to understand scope of work.
• Identify materials, labour and equipment needs.
• Determine risks and variables that could impact costs.
• Use estimating software to calculate cost estimates.
• Break down project components into tasks for precise cost calculation.
• Research market prices for materials, labour and equipment rental costs.
• Consider location, project size, complexity and timeline when estimating costs.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and subcontractors to gather information.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure accurate pricing.
• Prepare comprehensive bids based on estimated costs.
• Ensure all cost components—direct, indirect, overhead, profit—are included.
• Maintain records of project estimates, bids and related documents.
• Update estimates as project details evolve or change.
• Stay updated on industry trends and cost fluctuations.
• Analyse historical data to refine estimation techniques.
• Present estimates and bids to clients and management clearly.
• Address questions related to cost estimates and factors affecting costs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Knowledge of building codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Buttcon Limited, a 100% Canadian, employee-owned General Contractor, is seeking an Estimator based in Vancouver, BC. You will analyse project specifications and provide accurate cost estimates for materials, labour, and other expenses, collaborating with project managers, engineers, architects, and stakeholders.

This role partners with Pre-Construction & Estimating to ensure financial feasibility, supports competitive bids, and updates estimates as project details evolve.