Estimator

WhiteWater West; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in aquatic attractions is seeking an Estimator to work in Richmond, BC. This role involves creating detailed estimates for waterslides and other attractions, managing a team of estimators, and ensuring accuracy in projections. The ideal candidate has a strong educational background in Engineering or Project Management, and at least five years of experience in estimating within construction or manufacturing sectors. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction or manufacturing estimating preferred.
• Ability to create Bills of Materials and take-offs.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with the ability to write clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed complex estimates for projects based on design drawings.
• Manage and check estimates produced by team members.
• Assist in the development of proposal documents.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Accounting degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Timberline

Job description

Estimator

Shift: Permanent, Full-Time

Department: Estimating

Location: Richmond, BC

Reports to: Manager, Estimating

Salary: 80,000-90,000

Purpose

The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment assembling costs and estimates for projects during the sales and project budgeting phases. The successful candidate must have the ability to work under pressure to complete estimates in a timely manner and use their judgment to estimate costs when a limited basis for estimate is available. Please note that this is a technical role involving the creation of detailed complex estimates. It is not a role in which price list prices are applied to create quotations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Create detailed complex estimates for waterslides, aquatic play structures and dry play structures, using available design drawings, sketches and information; price lists will not be available to create quotations.
• Manage the production of large detailed estimates with the support of other estimators.
• Undertake a thorough estimate check process of work completed by other members of the team.
• Assist in the development of proposal documents.
• Assist sales in providing both detailed and budget on the spot estimates for possible future proposals.
• Develop preliminary slide support and tower design concepts.
• Draft scope of work documents.
• Ensure that estimates reflect current costs and that the costing database is kept up to date.
• Review completed projects vs. the estimates for improvement of the accuracy of future estimates.
• Usage of Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) procedures.
• May act as a project manager on small projects, as required.
• Interact effectively within all levels of the WhiteWater team and external contacts relating to the Waterparks and Attractions business units and Project Services.
• Execute responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards.
• Contributes to a culture of development/sustenance of Continuous Improvement and Lean philosophies.
• Respect for people through positive communication, consideration and collaborative relationships.
• Maintain and follow best practices for operations including Customer Service, Quality, Lean Management and Safety.
• Define and align goals with departmental goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Math, statistics and analyst education and experience is highly valuable.
• An Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or Accounting related degree and/or relevant experience would be an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in construction or manufacturing estimating is preferred.
• Able to create Bills of Materials and take-offs.
• Able to read and interpret construction/engineering drawings.
• Able to create estimates under pressure that are accurate and reflect the company’s costs, using any and all information provided.
• Experience with contract management would be an asset.
• Must be comfortable with extensive use of Excel in creating and interpreting spreadsheets as well as MS Project; an understanding of Timberline (or similar pricing package) would be an asset.
• Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, fun, and professional environment!
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English with the ability to write clear reports.
• Willing and able to work outside of normal operating hours if requested on an as-needed basis.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Whitewater Competencies

• Accountability – We do what we say
• Collaboration – We work well together
• Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers
• Communication – We listen to and understand each other
• Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other
• Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimistic
• Flexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstances.