Construction Technologist - Surrey 21416

Morson Canada; Surrey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Construction Technologist responsible for project cost estimation and management. You will prepare detailed estimates, work schedules, and provide technical direction to field crews. The position requires a valid driver's license, relevant technical diploma or degree, and a minimum of 5 years in construction or project management, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or project management.
• Excellent knowledge of civil, mechanical or electrical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed cost estimates and project schedules.
• Coordinates activities on assigned projects and assists in technical direction.
• Maintains records of costs and project progress data.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Project Management

Technical Coordination

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Diploma of Technology or Degree in a Construction-Related Field

Tools

Computer Applications for Project Management

Job description

Role:Construction Technologist

Location: Surrey, B.C - in office 5 day per week after 6 months potential work from home 1-2 days per week

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

Max INC: $85.00/

Max T4: $70.25/

Experience and Role Accountabilities

• Prepares detailed cost estimates by considering engineering specifications and contract conditions; research, analyzes and recommends best methods and procedures to minimize labour and equipment requirements, associated costs and/or scheduling impacts; revises estimates and schedules.
• Prepares quantity takeoffs for a wide range of materials and components; prepares quantity and costs calculations on the direct costs of material and components by using either established unit cost and productivity rate information or estimating from base information; assesses risk situations and allows for in estimating process and pricing of work.
• Applies established markups to direct cost components to ensure recovery of full overhead expense.
• Prepares work schedules and coordinates activities on assigned projects. May be required to design drawings including drafting and perform survey of sites. Also may operate various electrical testing equipment in order to prepare a variety of detailed technical reports; maintains project progress data such as graphs, charts, etc.; advises managers when discrepancies or changes to work plan are required.
• Compiles the schedule of pay items for estimates, bid submissions and sub-contract tender documents as required; compiles comparative summaries of quantity and cost calculations from contractors' submissions for use in bid analysis; verifies quantity calculations made by others to ensure accuracy of information.
• Obtains technical information and costs for material and equipment from suppliers; reviews drawings, specifications and material lists; prepares documentation for procurement of construction materials, equipment and subcontracts.
• Maintains up to date records of equipment costs; production rates and materials costs related to construction projects.
• Reviews Cost/Progress Reports to compare projected costs with estimated costs; determines effects of scheduling changes on project costs.
• Provides technical advice and coordination to field crews and a variety of other internal and external resources relating to construction project activities; participates as a member of construction project teams, as required.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
• Excellent knowledge of either Civil, Mechanical or Electrical discipline with a working knowledge of at least one of the other disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge of all related standards and codes related to the applicable discipline.
• Excellent construction knowledge of generation, substation and transmission & distribution facilities and all their interrelated equipment.
• Ability to provide technical direction and work coordination to construction trades.
• Good working knowledge of project management principles.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes and ability to discuss and explain financial aspects of projects with technical staff. •Ability to assist in the preparation of contracts and requisitions for proposals.
• Excellent computer applications skills for a variety of systems related to design, construction project estimating, scheduling & costing and project management functions.
• Basic drafting and design skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to assess job cost and schedule reports and recommend action as required. •Excellent construction estimating and scheduling skills.
• Project team leadership / participation skills.
• Good interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and prepare non-routine technical reports.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle

Required Experience:

• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for site visits.

• Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology or a degree in a construction-related field (e.g., Engineering, Forestry, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or Quantity Surveying) or a related trades qualification (e.g., Electrician, Winder, Power Line Technician, General Trades 1, or Millwright).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction and/or project management (field or office).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting construction crews.

• Comfortable working in both office and field environments.

• Willingness to work in inclement weather and around construction, operational, and testing equipment at field sites.