Estimator, Senior

EllisDon Corporation; Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 150 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EllisDon Corporation in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Senior Estimator to confidently lead bid processes and mentor estimating staff. You will assemble accurate estimates for hard-bid, CM and design‑build, organize sub‑contractor quotes, and support buy‑outs to win opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in ICI estimating, strong knowledge of contracts and unit costs, and proficiency with CostX or BlueBeam in time‑sensitive settings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ICI estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, construction contracts, conceptual estimating and unit costs.
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in time‑sensitive situations while delegating to a team.
• Ability to work independently and communicate efficiently and effectively.
• Experience using takeoff software, specifically CostX or BlueBeam.

Responsabilités

• Lead a bid process confidently under pressure.
• Mentor and train junior estimating staff.
• Assemble accurate, timely and well‑organized estimates, including hard‑bid, construction management and design‑build.
• Organize sub‑contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re‑write binders and assist the buy‑out process.
• Monitor project performance, noting potential challenges and building relationships with sub‑trades for future opportunities.
• Distribute sub‑trade quotes to personnel, flag areas of concern and coordinate with management to accommodate risk within the bid price.
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.

Connaissances

10+ years experience in ICI estimating

Estimating strategies

Construction contracts

Conceptual estimating

Unit costs

Team leadership

Time-sensitive work

Independent communication

Outils

CostX

BlueBeam

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Confidently lead a team through the completion of a bid process under pressure.
• Mentor and train junior estimating staff.
• Assemble accurate, timely and well‑organized estimates, including hard‑bid, construction management and design‑build.
• Organize sub‑contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re‑write binders and assist the buy‑out process.
• Monitor project performance, noting potential challenges and building relationships with sub‑trades for future opportunities.
• Distribute sub‑trade quotes to personnel, flag areas of concern and coordinate with management to accommodate risk within the bid price.
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ICI estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, construction contracts, conceptual estimating and unit costs.
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in time‑sensitive situations while delegating to a team.
• Ability to work independently and communicate efficiently and effectively.
• Experience using takeoff software, specifically CostX or BlueBeam.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000. EllisDon is committed to providing continuous learning, opportunities for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that values inclusion and diversity.

Equal Opportunity

EllisDon is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.