Construction Technologist - Surrey, BC

Raise; Surrey; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is seeking a Construction Technologist to join our client's expanding team in Surrey, BC. The role involves overseeing construction project execution with a focus on cost estimating, scheduling, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction management and be proficient in relevant software tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Benefits

Potential for remote work after 6 months

Dedicated support for team diversity

Contribution to charity through profits

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in construction and/or project management.
• Knowledge in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of construction estimating and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed cost estimates and work schedules.
• Coordinates project activities and maintains project records.
• Provides technical advice to field crews.

Skills

Project management

Construction estimating

Scheduling

Technical communication

Education

Diploma of Technology in Construction

Degree in construction-related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Recruitment Advisor- Western Canada at Raise

Construction Technologist

• Location: Surrey, BC
• Contract Length: 1 Year
  
  

We at Raise are hiring a Construction Technologist for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. Our Client is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada.

Description

The Construction Technologist in this role will play a crucial role in the successful execution of construction projects. This position requires a strong understanding of construction principles, estimating, scheduling, and coordination. The incumbent will work closely with project teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Accountabilities

• Prepares detailed cost estimates by considering engineering specifications and contract conditions; research, analyzes and recommends best methods and procedures to minimize labor 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 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; maintain project progress data such as graphs, charts, etc.; advise 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.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of contracts and requisitions for proposals.
• Required
• 5 years of experience in construction and/or project management. (field or office) with knowledge of either Civil, Mechanical or Electrical discipline with a working knowledge of at least one of the other disciplines.
• Knowledge of generation, substation and transmission & distribution facilities and all their interrelated equipment.
• Previous experience in supporting construction crews ( nice to have) Ability to provide technical direction and work coordination to construction trades.
• Good working knowledge of project management principles.
• Excellent knowledge of construction estimating and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Knowledge of accounting processes - the ability to discuss and explain financial aspects of projects with technical staff.
• Basic drafting and design skills.
• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license and have their own vehicle to complete site visits
• Education
• Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology or Degree in a construction-related field such as Engineering, Forestry, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or Quantity Surveying; or a related trades qualification (such as Electrician, Winder, Power Line Technician, General Trades 1 or Millwright).
• Project team leadership/participation skills.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and prepare non-routine technical reports.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Full-time in the Surrey office with site visits (After 6 months, potential to work from home 1 -2 days per week)
• Site visits within the lower mainland as required - Work is performed within both an office and fieldwork site environment.
• Every contractor must supply their own Windows 10 or 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
• Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.
  
  

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

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