Estimator, Commercial/Residential Buildings | General Contractor | Vancouver – Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This full-time permanent role focuses on small to medium construction projects, including tenant improvements and renovations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. You will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates, coordinating with architects and engineers, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective project management. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about construction, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in construction estimating with a strong background in managing projects.
• Excellent command of English and superior organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate construction estimates and proposals.
• Coordinate estimating activities and communicate with project stakeholders.
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for projects.

Skills

Construction Estimating

Sales or Customer Service

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Client Care

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Tools

Estimating Software

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a local general contractor in Vancouver, is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Vancouver. Focused on small to medium projects including tenant improvements, renovations and new residential/commercial projects. Salary range is $80,000 - $120,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Job Responsibilities of Estimator:

• General and Administrative tasks
• The Estimator is responsible for maintaining profitable construction estimates within the company
• Gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents, analyze labor, material and time requirements
• Communicate effectively with the President, Senior Managers, Administrators, and Client Care Representatives
• Coordinate all estimating activities including but not limited to:
• Working closely with Architects, Engineers and Designers, Advisors, Trades
• Overseeing all tendering and estimating - Guaranteeing client objectives & expectations are met in the estimating phase of construction.
• Compiling and maintaining required electronic records and documents
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, building plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepare custom reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain cost data base by entering and backing up data.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Attend site meetings when necessary
• Prepare proposals that will include offering innovative solutions to construction needs
• Follow systems and procedures outlined in company directives
• Process customer project bids in a courteous, efficient and timely manner
• Organize workflow to meet client deadlines
• Work overtime and weekends when required

Requirements and Qualifications of Estimator:

• Experience in sales or customer service and/ or business
• Equal to or 6 years working knowledge of the construction & building industry
• A minimum of 3 years in construction estimating and preferred education in estimation
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Architects/Engineers/Designers
• Excellent command of the English language in both written and oral forms
• Must have a valid B.C. Driver License and clean driver’s abstract (documents required)
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to identify and meet customers' needs and requirements
• Must be computer literate and current on new technologies
• Preferred experience in estimating software
• Above average experience in Microsoft office and Windows systems
• Hardworking and a problem solver
• Clean police background check (document required to complete contract)
• Exceptional phone and client care skills
• Positive and upbeat attitude
• Must have superior organization and time management skills
• Minimum 5 years experience in estimating
• Proactive, detail orientated, client focused, and has a strong background in managing commercial and residential construction projects.

Other Skills

• Post-secondary diploma is an asset, as are experience in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Experience in sales/networking, quick decision-making and excellent written and verbal skills.
• Hands-on experience working with project management/estimation software is important.
• Integrity and high commitment are essential in this position.
• Open minded, client care oriented while still maintaining a strong business sense.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Ideal Candidate:

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.