Construction Estimator: Cost, Bids & Feasibility

Pacific Art Stone; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Metro Vancouver seeks an estimator to prepare and analyze estimates of labor and material costs for various projects. With a focus on both commercial and residential construction, the ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Excel are essential for this permanent position, which offers 30 to 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of experience in construction estimating.
• Experience in commercial and/or industrial construction and residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads.
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects.
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

A construction company in Metro Vancouver seeks an estimator to prepare and analyze estimates of labor and material costs for various projects. With a focus on both commercial and residential construction, the ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Excel are essential for this permanent position, which offers 30 to 40 hours of work per week.