Estimator

Marcon Construction; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for a diverse array of projects, including residential and commercial. This position requires 2+ years of relevant estimating experience and offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to engage effectively with various stakeholders in the construction lifecycle.

Benefits

Family health benefits

RSP matching

Employee recognition programs

Pay for performance bonus programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience in residential & commercial markets.
• Experience in wood frame construction is preferable but not necessary.
• Ability to conduct multi-tasking in an organized fashion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for a variety of construction projects.
• Interact with and support chief estimator and project managers.
• Develop estimates under supervision, preparing direct and indirect costs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

College diploma or university degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

MS Office

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

You have excellent attention to detail, and someone who takes pride in their work. Reporting to the Chief Estimator you will be responsible for preparing estimates for a variety of exciting construction projects, including residential, commercial, office, and hospitality.

Marcon has a fantastic pipeline of projects. We are looking for talented people ready to join the team to become a key part of our plans in executing the projects successfully.

About Marcon

Many people will spend their lives in a Marcon home, so we have to build it right, every time. Founded in 1985, Marcon is an established real estate company specializing in acquiring, developing, building and managing properties across Metro Vancouver. A focus on quality and craft is what the business was built on, giving us a trusted name in the construction community. These principles have remained a focus as we've expanded into the real estate development and operations space, managing our own projects from conception through to execution, completion, and more recently ongoing management.

We have a commitment to providing elevated experiences at every touch point between our people, our buildings, and our communities. None of this is possible without a hardworking team, working together, to make it all happen. That's why we're looking for people who are eager to join an intelligent and motivated team to create something bigger than themselves and build communities that will impact a neighbourhood in infinite ways.

About the Role

People Interactions

• Interact with and support chief estimator, pre-construction director, project directors, project managers and coordinators.
• Works closely with our external stakeholders e.g., Clients, consultants, and trade contractors.
• Perform quantity takeoffs to Marcon and industry standards.
• Solicits sub trade and supplier pricing quotes and administers sub trade database.
• Assists in the preparation of drawing reviews, including coordinating RFI's from sub trades to consultants.
• Develops the estimate under supervision, preparing direct and indirect costs.
• Incorporates requirements from drawings and specifications into estimate.
• Assists in the preparation of construction schedules.
• Reviews and analyzes quotes, providing data to support trade selection.
• Technology
• Strong computer background including experience with MS Office, On-Screen Takeoff, and Bluebeam
• Experience with 3D quantification and ProCore would be an asset.
• Familiarity with construction documents and the ability to assist with construction document review.

About You

• 2+ years of estimating experience including residential & commercial market experience preferably (high and low-rise)
• College diploma or university degree in construction management or civil engineering
• Experience in wood frame construction is preferrable but not necessary.
• Ability to conduct multi-tasking in an organized fashion
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Must enjoy working with people, and be highly organized

What We Offer

Marcon is committed to building an inclusive, inspired, high performance team culture, where our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Passion, and Excellence guide how we show up every day. If you are at the top of your game or want to find an environment to push you to it and if you want to find like-minded teams that strive for innovation and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! Our competitive compensation package has been designed to reward our employees' skills, competencies and performance that align with our culture. The compensation range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on candidate experience and qualifications. Coupled with this base salary, we offer pay for performance bonus programs, excellent family health benefits, RSP matching, employee recognition programs and plenty of opportunity to socialize, have fun and build genuine relationships.

If you are an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who is interested in being a part of our team, then we want to hear from you!