Estimator – Growth, Training & Impact in Construction

Wales McLelland Construction

Richmond

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Free training opportunities

Opportunities to grow and advance

Merit-based bonus

Job summary

Wales McLelland Construction in Richmond, BC, is seeking an estimator to join our team. This role involves researching, sourcing, negotiating, and obtaining quotes from suppliers and subcontractors for commercial and light industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in engineering or construction estimating and 3+ years of experience with takeoffs and budgeting. The estimator collaborates with Operations and Development to define scopes, schedules, and tender

Qualifications

Post secondary education in engineering, construction estimating, building technology, quantity surveying, or other related courses.
Minimum 3 years of experience in construction and cost estimating.
Experience completing multi-disciplinary takeoffs and estimates for a construction company, preference for General Contractor experience.
Understanding of building construction from concept to completion.
Understanding of a construction worksite and sequencing is considered an asset.
Ability to document and organize complex streams of information efficiently and accurately.
Ability to clearly communicate estimating concepts to various individuals in the organization.
Demonstrated organizational and communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal).
Ability to lead by example and set the standard of professionalism.
Proficiency with computers (MS Office, Timberline, MS Project, Insite) and on-screen takeoffs.
High attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving, organization, task management, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

Review and develop discipline and multi-discipline material and quantity takeoffs.
Evaluate and develop construction rates, subcontract cost estimates, and proposals.
Perform productivity analyses of cost estimates, including comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness, and provide recommendations for alternatives where applicable.
Research, source, negotiate, and obtain the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
Supply necessary sub-trades and suppliers with required drawings and data.
Field construction-related questions from sub-trades and suppliers.
Assist in completing preliminary (high-level) construction schedules.
Work closely with the Operations and Development teams to prepare, identify, and understand scopes of work and prepare project documentation.
Develop and maintain sub-contractor and suppliers' databases.