Senior Estimator

Wales McLelland

Richmond

Hybrid

CAD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Merit-based bonus

RRSP matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee referral program

Vacation and sick time

Anniversary service recognition

Learning and development program

Job summary

Wales McLelland is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team in the Lower Mainland, BC. The role involves preparing lump-sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates for commercial and light industrial projects, with a focus on data gathering, cost analysis and coordination across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cost estimating for general contractors, strong communication, documentation and leadership skills, and proficiency with tools like Timberline and MS Project.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience in construction and cost estimating.
Formal education in construction (Diploma/Certificate) is an asset.
Quantity Surveying or accounting-related degree and/or relevant experience is an asset.
Understanding of construction work sites and ability to document complex information clearly.
Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to lead by example and set professional standards.

Responsibilities

Create estimates for commercial and light industrial projects using available designs and drawings.
Review and develop discipline and multi-discipline material takeoffs (MTO).
Review project plans and specifications and coordinate scope with the team.
Identify risk issues and their magnitude.
Prepare bid instructions, bid forms and solicitation information.
Evaluate construction rates, subcontract costs and proposals.
Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates and compare scope and quantities.
Review designs and specs for cost effectiveness and provide alternatives.
Coordinate with sub-trades and suppliers for estimates and data.
Answer construction-related questions from sub-trades and suppliers.
Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
Present the estimate to required parties as needed.
Liaise with Business Development to share high-level estimate details.
Review completed estimates for continual improvement.
Participate in estimate/project handover meetings with Operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Accountability

Adaptability

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Construction

Quantity Surveying degree

Accounting-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timberline

MS Project

Insite

Job description

ABOUT WALES MCLELLAND

Wales McLelland is an industry leader, well established in BC, working mainly in the Lower Mainland. We have been in operation for over 50 years. Our success has been driven by and is thanks to our employees’ years of experience and excellence in the field. They’re the reason why we have a name that our partners trust.

Simply put, we’re family, and we’re always looking to welcome new talent to the team.

We are a general contractor that provides pre-construction, design-build, and construction management services for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients, we specialize in tilt-up construction.

Our Company values guide everything we do, at Wales McLelland our values include Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to grow their career, engage in a variety of projects and disciplines, and enjoy autonomy in their work.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication, and experience working for a General Contractor. The ideal individual will also love what they do, be self-motivated and accountable, and be adaptable.

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for estimating a variety of commercial and light industrial projects with a direct contribution to cost management and budgeting for various high-level projects. You will be responsible for gathering all data required for preparing lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus detailed estimates along with conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create estimates for commercial and light industrial projects, using whatever designs, drawings, sketches and information that is available
Review and develop discipline and multi-discipline material takeoffs (MTO)
Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm the complete scope
Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
Prepare instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information
Evaluate and develop construction rates, subcontract cost estimates and proposals
Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates; perform comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects
Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness; provide recommendations for alternativesContact necessary sub-trades and suppliers for estimates; supply required drawings and data
Proactively handle construction-related questions from sub-trades and suppliers
Complete preliminary construction schedules
Present the estimate to the required parties when required
Liaise with the Business Development function to ensure they are apprised of the high-level details regarding the estimate
Review of completed estimates vs. the estimates for improvement of the accuracy of future estimates
Participate in the estimate/project handover meeting with Operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 8 years of experience in construction and cost estimating
Formal education in construction (Diploma/Certificate) is considered an asset
Quantity Surveying or accounting-related degree and/or relevant experience would be an asset
Understanding of a construction work site is considered an asset. Ability to document and organize complex streams of information (efficiently and accurately with minimal information, strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills)
Clearly communicate estimating concepts to various individuals in the organization
Understanding of Building Construction from concept to completion
Demonstrated organizational and communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal)
Ability to lead by example and set standards of professionalism
Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office, Timberline, MS Project, Insite)