Estimating Manager

Scott Construction Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking an Estimating Manager to enhance their project management team. This role involves leading the estimating department, ensuring high-quality estimates, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. The company prides itself on its People First culture and commitment to innovation and sustainability. With a diverse portfolio of projects, you will play a key role in shaping the future of construction management. Join a team that values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement, and make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

RRSP matching

Wellness Allowance

Well-rounded Benefits package

Educational support

Profit sharing

Annual salary review program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of estimating experience on construction projects.
• 1+ year of coaching and supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with construction methodologies and contract risks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead and review project estimates for accuracy.
• Coach and develop the estimating team for maximum performance.

Skills

Estimating

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in building technology

Construction management or quantity surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$130,000.00/yr - CA$155,000.00/yr

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About Scott

We are a well-known and trusted Construction Manager based in Western Canada. With offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Scott has been providing construction management services and building relationships since 1984. Our diverse portfolio of projects includes commercial, residential, and institutional sectors. Our teams take an active role in driving project decisions through a solution-seeking approach and influencing industry growth by advancing proactive building practices such as LEED and other sustainability certifications, Passive House, modular, and mass timber projects. Our vision is to be a progressive, industry shaping leader built on our culture of collaboration, social responsibility, and lasting relationships.

What we Offer

We have an award-winning culture that embraces flexibility and continuous improvement. Our culture is centered around our value of People First. We recognize the importance of our team member experience and measure our team engagement annually. We are recognized leaders in mental health and are actively involved within the community. We have active Impact and Mental Health Committees. We are Climate Smart certified. Our total rewards package includes RRSP matching, Wellness Allowance, and a well-rounded Benefits package. We also offer educational support, profit sharing and participation in our recognition and annual salary review program.

Base salary is determined by a combination of factors, but not limited to education, training, years of experience and internal equity.

Opportunity Summary

Reporting to the Director, Estimating, you will work collaboratively with the Project Management team and provide day to day coaching to the estimating team to drive successful estimates, create positive long-term trade relationships and assist with meeting the department objectives. As Scott’s Estimating Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring estimates are of the highest quality; project risks are managed; and the client is happy with the preconstruction services that we provide.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency within the Estimating department.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the team to achieve maximum performance.
• Support the creation of goals and strategies for the Estimating department and ensure delivery of those goals.
• Assist in securing new work by participating in proposals, presentations, and providing leads to the BD/Pre-construction team.
• Lead and review project estimates, including:
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Consult and collaborate with project teams about the general requirements, construction methodology, and schedules during the Tender/Pre-construction process.
• Prepare and coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build, lump sum, or general tender for a variety of projects.
• Interpret documentation, specifications, and design drawings to define scope/contents of estimates.
• Understand and highlight contract risks for the senior management team.
• Perform quantity take-offs from tender drawings.
• Develop and present detailed budgets; review/analyze bid packages from subcontractors.
• Represent Scott Construction at company sponsored and industry events.
• Maintain awareness of current marketplace trends to gain and maintain our competitive advantage.
• Model and lead the team to live the Company Values.
• People First | When we take care of people, we take care of Scott, our Industry, and our communities.
• Safety Always | We owe it to each other to get home safely.
• Seek Better Ways | Innovation and development fuels growth.
• Get It Done | Find a solution, take the initiative, and deliver on every commitment.
• Have Fun | Enjoy what you do.
• Own It | Be accountable and take pride in each day’s work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience performing estimating work on construction projects ranging from $100,000 to $100 million in spend
• 1+ year of people coaching and supervisory experience
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in building technology, construction management or quantity surveying CEC, PQS or similar designations an asset
• Experience estimating commercial, multi-family residential and institutional buildings with General Contractors in the Vancouver area
• Familiarity with drawing reviews, contract administration, document management, scheduling software, change order procedures
• Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project with Procore considered an asset
• Proven integrity when dealing with clients, trades, and consultants

For further information, visit our web-site or our LinkedIn profile.

Scott Construction Group strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming and inclusive team!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Engineering, and Purchasing

• Industries

  Construction

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