senior estimator - construction

Government of Canada - Western; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced estimator. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, reading blueprints, and creating reports. The candidate must hold a First Aid Certificate and WHMIS Certificate, with skills in estimating packages and AutoCAD. Benefits include health and dental plans, with an on-site working condition.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a relevant field.
• Must hold a First Aid Certificate.
• WHMIS Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Create and submit estimate reports and bids.

Skills

Estimating packages

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Project

Scheduling packages

Spreadsheet

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

• Civil
• 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

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus