senior estimator - construction

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Metro Vancouver seeks an experienced estimator in commercial and industrial construction. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, liaising with engineers and contractors, and managing project coordination. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and possess a college diploma or equivalent. Benefits include health and group insurance plans along with a pension plan. Work must be completed on-site in Burnaby, with no remote options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction estimating.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience in project coordination and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Advise on tendering procedures.
• Liaise with engineers and architects on cost estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Communication with contractors

Cost monitoring

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Estimating

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
• Advise on tendering procedures
• 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

Project size estimating experience

• 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
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan