Construction Estimator

at  Atlantis Rausch Granite Marble Installations LTD

Located in the lower mainland, we are seeking a highly motivated, committed and organized Construction Estimator in a fast-paced environment.
Masonry estimating background mandatory.

The successful candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of building concepts, strong communication and problem solving abilities and be extremely detail orientated. The company undertakes a large amount of repeat business and pride themselves on retaining long term relationships with their clients.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 2 years or more in construction industry (Masonry – Exterior Cladding and CMU)

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labor and/or material costs.
• Prepare quantity take-off using AutoCAD / CostX.
• Prepare and analyze estimates for general expenses and overheads.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
• Project cash flow and financing requirements.
• Estimate pre-contract costs
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• 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.
• Analyze drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate tender process with clients, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc.
• Create and issue quotes/proposal submission documents.
• AutoCad: Execution and revision of construction plans.

Qualifications & Requirements * Project Construction Management /Engineering / Estimating diploma or degree

• Knowledge of multi-trade disciplines an asset
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Cost Control: experience working with and adhering to budgets
• Experience using email and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and to make decisions using sound judgement

Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Estimating: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Prepare estimates of labor and/or material costs.
• Prepare quantity take-off using AutoCAD / CostX.
• Prepare and analyze estimates for general expenses and overheads.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
• Project cash flow and financing requirements.
• Estimate pre-contract costs
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• 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.
• Analyze drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate tender process with clients, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc.
• Create and issue quotes/proposal submission documents.
• AutoCad: Execution and revision of construction plans