Construction Estimator – Institutional, Commercial & Industrial (ICI) ($78K - $85K/yr + $5K-$10[...]

Scout Talent; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction company in Surrey, BC is seeking a full-time Construction Estimator for its institutional and industrial projects. The role offers a competitive salary of $78K - $85K, potential bonuses, and a flexible hybrid work model. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring proposal submissions. Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years of estimating experience and strong technical, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Extended health coverage

Flexible hybrid work model

Generous vacation time

Tuition support

Professional development program

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of estimating experience in ICI construction.
• Familiarity with drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of vendor coordination and bid management.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to define project scope.
• Prepare estimates using proprietary AutoCAD-based system.
• Coordinate vendor pricing and manage RFIs.

Skills

Estimating experience

Technical aptitude

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Diploma or technical certification in building technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

• Grow your career with a rapidly expanding, family-owned company making its mark across Canada
• Play a key role in preparing estimates and supporting Ferro’s growth in the pre-engineered building sector
• Earn a competitive annual salary of $78K - $85K plus $5K-$10K bonus, benefits, and long-term development support

About Ferro Building Systems Ltd.

Celebrating 20 years of innovation and growth, Ferro Building Systems Ltd. is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company that specializes in the design, supply, and installation of pre-engineered steel building systems. These include complete structural and envelope solutions such as custom metal building packages, foundations, mezzanines, and crane installations. From its humble foundations as a small subcontractor, Ferro has grown into a trusted partner to major construction firms like PCL, Graham, and EBC, contributing to large-scale commercial and industrial projects across Canada, including arenas, storage facilities, and energy infrastructure.

This remarkable growth reflects Ferro’s forward-thinking approach, combining deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge digital tools, a commitment to employee development, and an expanding suite of services including a new direct-to-consumer product line. With a collaborative and people-first culture, Ferro offers a tight-knit, high-impact work environment where small teams drive bold ideas. Join us in building Canada’s next generation of durable, sustainable, and customized steel structures.

For more information, please visit our website: ferrobuildings.com

About the Opportunity

Ferro Building Systems Ltd. is looking for a full-time Construction Estimator – Institutional, Commercial & Industrial (ICI) based in Surrey, BC, with the opportunity to work from home up to one day per week following the probationary period.

Reporting to the VP of Sales and working closely with the Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the sales team by preparing accurate estimates, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely proposal submissions.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for reviewing drawings and specifications, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, and delivering detailed and competitive cost estimates across multiple projects.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing drawings and specifications to define project scope, identify interdependencies, and capture full envelope requirements
• Preparing accurate estimates, take-offs, and bid documents using Ferro’s proprietary AutoCAD-based system for pre-engineered metal buildings, while troubleshooting with manufacturer engineering teams as needed
• Coordinating vendor and subcontractor pricing, managing RFIs, and ensuring timely responses
• Providing alternate pricing and value-add options to strengthen bids and increase competitiveness
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable service
• Supporting proposal development in collaboration with sales staff to deliver complete and client-ready submissions
• Managing multiple estimates simultaneously under strict timelines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Participating in weekly sales meetings and collaborating closely with sales, estimating, and project teams
• Assisting in sourcing, prequalifying, and expanding the vendor database to improve market competitiveness
• Contributing to a collaborative team culture by sharing information, supporting colleagues, and adapting to evolving systems and processes

About You

To qualify, you will need 3–5+ years of estimating experience in the institutional, commercial, or industrial (ICI) construction sector. A diploma or technical certification in building technology, architectural/structural detailing, or equivalent experience gained in a construction estimating role will also be considered.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience preparing estimates and take-offs for commercial or industrial projects
• Familiarity with drawings and specifications, with the technical aptitude to learn pre-engineered metal building systems
• Strong knowledge of vendor/subcontractor coordination, bid management, and RFIs
• Ability to provide alternate pricing and value-add options to strengthen bids
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills to manage multiple estimates simultaneously
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Experience in structural engineering, architectural/structural detailing, or pre-engineered metal building systems (asset)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar software (asset)
• Business development experience gained in an estimating capacity (asset)
• Proposal preparation or CRM experience as an estimator (asset)

As our ideal candidate, you will reflect Ferro’s values of being solution driven, purpose driven, detail oriented, and open and transparent. You are resilient under pressure, patient with steep learning curves, and technically minded with a strong eye for detail. You bring curiosity, accountability, and adaptability to your work, eager to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

This is a dynamic opportunity to strengthen your estimating expertise while contributing to Ferro’s growth in the pre engineered building sector. We are seeking someone with technical ability, strong organizational skills, and a team first mindset, ready to grow into a senior position and make a lasting contribution to Ferro’s continued success.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $78K - $85K plus a bonus potential of $5K to $10K annually based on performance and company success, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health coverage, including dental, vision, and paramedical services
• A flexible hybrid work model
• Generous time off, including three weeks of paid vacation, one week of paid sick leave, and 24 hours of flexible personal leave annually
• $1,500 annual tuition support for job-related college or university courses (available after one year)
• Participation in a Professional Development Program (PDP), with paid training time, an average of $1,500 in annual learning and development support, and coverage for professional designations
• Annual performance-based salary increases (2–4%) tied to PDP engagement
• A team-oriented and modern workspace with a fully stocked lunchroom, including snacks, summer treats, and social spaces
• Regular appreciation and recognition initiatives, including monthly catered lunches or offsite PDP sessions, and team celebrations such as attending conferences and award ceremonies in locations like Cabo and Miami

If you're looking to grow your career with a company that invests in its future and yours, apply today!