Estimator

Seagatemasstimber; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mass timber construction company located in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Estimator to oversee the preconstruction and estimating processes. The successful candidate will prepare budgets, compile tender packages, and maintain strong client relationships while reviewing project documents. Proficiency in estimating software and a keen interest in mass timber is essential. This role offers a competitive salary, a matching RRSP program, and various benefits, promoting professional development and sustainable practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential bonus & profit sharing

Matching RRSP program

Extended benefits

Paid vacation

Office gym

Professional development support

Company-wide social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator.
• Education in construction management, estimating, or related discipline.
• Proficiency with estimating software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating process including budgets and tender.
• Review project documents for quantity take-offs.
• Develop cost estimates for materials and labour.
• Prepare bid proposals and budget submissions.
• Maintain a database of cost and project information.
• Support client meetings and presentations.

Skills

Estimating process management

Strong interest in mass timber

Commercial acumen

Collaboration with internal teams

Education

Post-secondary education in construction management

Tools

Bluebeam

OST

Excel-based tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Estimator supports the full preconstruction and estimating process. You will prepare accurate budgets, estimates, and tender packages, ensuring all project considerations are thoroughly evaluated. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, maintaining strong relationships with clients and trade partners. With a strong understanding of market conditions and construction methodologies, you will deliver complete, well-analyzed preconstruction packages that set up the project management team for successful project delivery. You ideally have experience with mass timber or have a keen interest in learning the mass timber industry and processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Managing the estimating process of a project including initial budgets, value engineering, budget updates, and tender.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare detailed and accurate quantity take-offs for mass timber components.
• Liaising with our in-house teams to understand all project considerations; schedule, constructability, site logistics, sustainability requirements, etc.
• Developing cost estimates for materials, fabrication, transportation, and installation labour.
• Preparing bid proposals, budgets, tender submissions, and scope breakdowns in alignment with Seagate standards and client requirements.
• Identifying cost drivers, risks, value-engineering opportunities, and constructability considerations unique to mass timber construction.
• Supporting project handoff and transition to the project management teams after award.
• Preparing and participating in presentations to clients, including final negotiations.
• Maintaining a database of unit costs, production rates, supply chain data, and historical project information.
• Maintaining client relationships including discussing new work with existing clients.
• Participating in developing new processes and workflow ideas to make the Estimating department more efficient.
• Staying current with mass timber industry trends, materials, sustainability requirements, and evolving building technologies.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator.
• Post-secondary education in construction management, estimating or related discipline.
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital take-off tools (e.g., Bluebeam, OST, Excel-based tools).
• Strong interest to learn mass timber.

What we have to offer

• Competitive salary, plus potential bonus & profit sharing
• Matching RRSP program
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance.
• Paid vacation
• Lunch catered to the office twice a week
• Office gym
• Professional development support
• We get together often for company-wide social events

As an award-winning mass timber design, procurement, and installation contractor, Seagate Mass Timber’s mission is to consistently deliver an exceptional service experience to their clients across North America. Our quality workmanship and professional management of all types of mass timber projects sets a new standard in the mass timber industry. Seagate is leading the way on some of the industry’s highest profiled projects by embracing new systems, designs, and commitment to sustainable construction practices. We are recognized for our collaborative, consultative approach which is why Seagate Mass Timber continues to gain popularity around the world.

Our highly collaborative teams work together to ensure every piece of our projects are carefully planned and executed before ever setting foot on site. We are committed to the growth of our people and to leading the charge of implementing new green systems and practices in construction. Our diverse team of construction professionals strive to always have fun at work, while building some of the most incredible mass timber and componentized buildings in North America. We are at nature a small company with big aspirations for a greener future together.