MCA/REV Construction Tech

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled MCA/REV Construction Tech to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, coordinating project schedules, and providing technical direction to construction trades. Your expertise in project management and construction estimating will be crucial as you work closely with field crews and internal resources to ensure project success. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant construction projects in a collaborative environment, where your skills and insights will directly impact the outcome of various initiatives. If you are passionate about construction and eager to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or project management.
• Diploma or degree in a construction-related field is required.
• Excellent analytical and construction estimating skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project schedules.
• Coordinate activities on assigned projects and provide technical advice.
• Review and analyze cost/progress reports for accuracy.

Skills

Technical direction

Project management principles

Accounting processes

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Drafting and design skills

Construction estimating

Scheduling skills

Education

Diploma of Technology

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Project Management

Related trades qualification

Tools

Construction project estimating software

Scheduling software

Costing software

Job description

Job Title: MCA/REV Construction Tech
Job ID: 79218
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview:
Performs a variety of duties related to planning, estimating, scheduling and field coordination activities to construction activities.

What you will be doing:

• Prepares detailed cost estimates by considering engineering specifications and contract conditions; research, analyzes and recommends best methods and procedures to minimize labor and equipment requirements, associated costs and/or scheduling impacts; revises estimates and schedules.
• Prepares quantity takeoffs for a wide range of materials and components; prepares quantity and costs calculations on the direct costs of material and components by using either established unit cost and productivity rate information or estimating from base information; assesses risk situations and allows for in estimating process and pricing of work.
• Applies established markups to direct cost components to ensure recovery of full overhead expense.
• Prepares work schedules and coordinates activities on assigned projects. May be required to design drawings including drafting and perform survey of sites. Also may operate various electrical testing equipment in order to prepare a variety of detailed technical reports; maintains project progress data such as graphs, charts, etc.; advises managers when discrepancies or changes to work plan are required.
• Compiles the schedule of pay items for estimates, bid submissions and sub-contract tender documents as required; compiles comparative summaries of quantity and cost calculations from contractors’ submissions for use in bid analysis; verifies quantity calculations made by others to ensure accuracy of information.
• Obtains technical information and costs for material and equipment from suppliers; reviews drawings, specifications and material lists; prepares documentation for procurement of construction materials, equipment and subcontracts.
• Maintains up to date records of equipment costs; production rates and materials costs related to construction projects.
• Reviews Cost/Progress Reports to compare projected costs with estimated costs; determines effects of scheduling changes on project costs.
• Provides technical advice and coordination to field crews and a variety of other internal and external resources relating to construction project activities; participates as a member of construction project teams, as required.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job. Excellent knowledge of either Civil, Mechanical or Electrical discipline with a working knowledge of at least one of the other disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge of all related standards and codes related to the applicable discipline. Excellent construction knowledge of generation, substation and transmission & distribution facilities and all their interrelated equipment.

What you must have:

• Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology or Degree in a construction related field such as Engineering, Forestry, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or Quantity Surveying; or a related trades qualification (such as Electrician, Winder, Power Line Technician, General Trades 1 or Millwright).
• Five (5) years of experience in construction and/or project management.
• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver’s license.
• Ability to provide technical direction and work coordination to construction trades.
• Good working knowledge of project management principles.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes and ability to discuss and explain financial aspects of projects with technical staff.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of contracts and requisitions for proposals.
• Excellent computer applications skills for a variety of systems related to design, construction project estimating, scheduling & costing and project management functions.
• Basic drafting and design skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to assess job cost and schedule reports and recommend action as required.
• Excellent construction estimating and scheduling skills.
• Project team leadership / participation skills.
• Good interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and prepare non-routine technical reports.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.

Salary/Rate Range: $61.00 - $75.00 per hour

Term: 12-month; contract most likely to extend