Construction Estimator: Growth, Training & Benefits

Wales McLelland; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Merit-based bonus

RRSP matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee referral program

Vacation and sick time

Anniversary service recognition

Learning and development program

Job summary

Wales McLelland, a BC-based general contractor, is seeking an Estimator to join our team. This role offers growth across projects and disciplines, with autonomy and opportunities for education reimbursement, training, and advancement.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication, and experience working for a General Contractor. They will research, source, and obtain best prices from suppliers and subcontractors, contributing to cost

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction estimating, building technology, quantity surveying, or related courses.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction and cost estimating.
• Experience completing multi-discipline takeoffs and estimates; preference for General Contractor experience.
• Understanding of building construction from concept to completion.
• Ability to document and organize complex streams of information efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to clearly communicate estimating concepts to various individuals in the organization.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and set the standard of professionalism.
• Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office, Timberline, MS Project, Insite) and on-screen takeoffs.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, task management, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop discipline and multi-discipline material and quantity takeoffs.
• Evaluate and develop construction rates, subcontract cost estimates, and proposals.
• Perform productivity analyses of cost estimates, including comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
• Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness, and provide recommendations for alternatives where applicable.
• Research, source, negotiate, and obtain best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Supply necessary sub-trades and suppliers with required drawings and data.
• Field construction-related questions from sub-trades and suppliers.
• Assist in completing preliminary (high-level) construction schedules.
• Work closely with the Operations and Development teams to prepare, identify, and understand scopes of work and prepare project documentation.
• Develop and maintain sub-contractor and suppliers' databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivated

Accountable

Adaptable

Leadership

MS Office

Timberline

MS Project

Insite

Education

Post secondary education in engineering, construction estimating, building technology, quantity surveying, or related courses

Tools

Timberline

MS Project

Insite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wales McLelland, a BC-based general contractor, is seeking an Estimator to join our team. This role offers growth across projects and disciplines, with autonomy and opportunities for education reimbursement, training, and advancement.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication, and experience working for a General Contractor. They will research, source, and obtain best prices from suppliers and subcontractors, contributing to cost