vancouver bc chief estimator Jobs – 3 Openings This Week

Senior Estimator
TalentSphere —Richmond, BC
- $135,000–$160,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
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Senior Project Manager
Kinetic Construction Ltd. —Richmond, BC
- $150,000–$190,000 a year
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Dental care
- Work from home
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Intermediate / Senior Estimator - Water/Wastewater Construction
Maple Reinders —Burnaby, BC
- $105,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- Mechanical knowledge
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Junior Estimator
Green Infrastructure Partners —Markham, ON
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$53,000–$65,000 a year
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ICI Sheet Metal Service Estimator
Kelson —Sharon, ON
Capable of providing estimates for refrigeration scopes from ICI plans and specifications. Prepare thorough quotes for new and repair works.

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Senior Estimator

TalentSphere -
Richmond, BC

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Job details

$135,000–$160,000 a year

Qualifications

Bluebeam
Microsoft Excel
Procurement
Engineering
Industrial construction
Microsoft Office
Bachelor's
Commercial construction
Contracts
Construction
Microsoft Project
Adobe Acrobat
ProCore
Construction estimating

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Senior Estimator
General Contractor
Commercial Construction
Delta / Richmond, BC
$135,000 - $160,000

Senior Estimator Key Responsibilities

Prepare Preliminary Budget Assessment complete with project statistics, scope preparation and summary
Review schematic drawings analysis and provide key notes
Conduct site and neighborhood analysis
Attend site visits and meetings, as directed
Manage all Class D to Class A estimating activities during pre-construction
Work closely with the Manager and PM team to produce well prepared cost plans (estimates, scopes, VE, schedule, risk analysis, variance reports)
Coordinate and participate in constructability review sessions with the Manager PM and Site Super and take minutes
At tendering stage, be responsible for tender packages, trade reconciliation sheets, work closely with the Manager and the PM to identify specific scopes
Prepare bid packages for construction management projects
Coordinate and lead trade scope clarification meetings
Prepare pre-tender and post-tender estimates with variance report
Coordinate and lead handover meetings
Provide smooth transfer of project estimates to project team
Prepare procurement schedule, tendering, buy-outs, contract negotiations, set up costing system and control estimate for future historical data
Follow up with project through completion
Assist Manager with labor cost report and productivities
Make periodical site visits and walk arounds
Assist Manager to identify difficult and unique design details, formwork systems (how it was estimated, how it was built) and construction equipment

Hard Bids:

Obtain tender docs, internal review, prepare for go/no-go meetings, estimate binder
Participate in estimating planning meetings
Set up weekly estimate review meetings and complete HB checklist
Arrange meetings with key subcontractors, as needed
Prepare all recap sheets preparation and assignments
Provide key notes to the Manager or lead estimator
Complete review of issued for tender specifications and drawings
Attend and participate in pre-bid/site assessment meetings
Perform and manage all labor, material and equipment take-offs and associated pricing
Communicate with all required subtrades for each tender to ensure understanding and completeness of scope
Ensure all required information is completed and assembled prior to the tender deadline
Coordinate preparation of full estimates, identifying inherent risks and opportunities
Oversee the tendering and award of subcontracts
Assemble complete accounting packages prior to job start-up to manage the financial control of the project
For successful bids, assist with the transition of projects from estimating to project management Promote and monitor occupational health and safety culture within the organization

Senior Estimator Education & Experience

5+ years of experience in construction estimating
Experience with hard tender closing, different procurement models and CM
Experience in industrial, commercial, institutional construction, strongly preferred
Gold Seal Certification in Estimating or working towards, an asset
Bachelor of Engineering, BCIT, SAIT Certificate in Engineering, Architectural Technologies, or equivalent, an asset
Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) accreditation, or working towards, an asset

Senior Estimator Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to gather and organize information from several sources and compose Sound knowledge of construction and building techniques and ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications
Demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, people management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Ability to balance task detail with project priorities
High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Proactive problem-solver and efficient communicator that can manage difficult situations with positive results
Proficient with MS Office Suite (advanced Excel and Microsoft Project) and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with Timberline Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff and Procore is an asset

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Chief Estimator
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Senior Estimator Salary

Commensurate with experience, full benefits package and lots of other perks!

Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.

We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.

No phone calls please

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