Position Overview

• Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Estimator uses estimating software to perform quantity take offs, cost analysis, sub-trade negotiations, competitive bid management and document control. The Estimator supports full-cycle estimating activities for preparing hard bid, cost plus and design-build estimates.

Responsibilities and Primary Tasks

• Prepares complete estimates for projects (full cycle bid process), including analyzing specifications, proposals, and other documentation.
• Assists in devising potential bid strategies for competitive tender projects, provides technical input regarding project and contract risks.
• Accurately determines scopes of work and conceptual estimates by drawing on experience, reviewing proposal specifications, drawings and attending pre-bid meetings.
• Calculates complete takeoff of scopes of work, including material quantity requirements from engineering drawings based on first principles estimating .
• Assists in review of final estimate to ensure alignment with project schedule and cost goals.
• Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Identifies risk issues and the order of magnitude.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of local construction materials and techniques.
• Recommends new approaches and ideas to drive continuous improvement within the Estimating department.
• Related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or combination of relevant experience and education .
• One (1) + years estimating experience in the ICI or civil construction industry.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of first principles estimating methodology.
• Experience preparing estimates for civil construction including earthworks, utilities and structural concrete, and/or all manner of buildings construction including wood frame, steel frame, steel stud, concrete tilt-up, etc.
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software or similar, familiarity with CAD and MS Project Suite.
• Demonstrated history of successful bid results in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
• Legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Previous estimating experience with a local, mid-tier civil general contractor.

Work Environment

• The Estimator works out of the corporate head office and is occasionally required to travel to off-site construction facilities and project sites.

Your Rewards

• Competitive compensation packages
• Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Matched RRSP contribution
• Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program
• Three weeks vacation
• New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
• 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
• Eligibility for $2000 Referral Bonus Program

• Prepares complete estimates for projects (full cycle bid process), including analyzing specifications, proposals, and other documentation.
• Assists in devising potential bid strategies for competitive tender projects, provides technical input regarding project and contract risks.
• Accurately determines scopes of work and conceptual estimates by drawing on experience, reviewing proposal specifications, drawings and attending pre-bid meetings.
• Calculates complete takeoff of scopes of work, including material quantity requirements from engineering drawings based on first principles estimating .
• Assists in review of final estimate to ensure alignment with project schedule and cost goals.
• Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Identifies risk issues and the order of magnitude.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of local construction materials and techniques.
• Recommends new approaches and ideas to drive continuous improvement within the Estimating department.
• Related duties as assigned