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

Moving2Canada.com; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A local general contractor in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Estimator for a full-time position. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in construction estimating, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with various stakeholders to ensure project success. This role offers a competitive salary, and applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in estimating required.
• 3 years experience in construction estimating preferred.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining profitable construction estimates.
• Gather proposals, blueprints, and analyze project specifications.
• Coordinate estimating activities with Architects and Engineers.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Problem Solving

Client Care

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Education in estimation

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

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 new residential/commercia, tenant improvements, renovations projects. Salary range is $90,000 – $140,000. 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:

• Minimum 5 years experience in estimating
• 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
• Clean police background check (document required to complete contract)
• Exceptional phone and client care skills
• Positive and upbeat attitude with strong problem solving
• Must have superior organization and time management skills
• 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 authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.