senior estimator - construction

Terra Contracting; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in a full-time capacity. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring effective project coordination. The position demands a strong background in commercial and industrial construction, along with excellent communication skills to facilitate interactions with engineers and contractors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong skills in cost estimation and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs for projects.
• Liaise with engineers and contractors on cost adjustments.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Blueprint Reading

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

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Job details

• Location: Burnaby, BC
• Salary: $40.24 to $41.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3279920

Overview

Languages

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• $0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-05-10

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