Mass Timber Estimator at StructureCraft

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

88000.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mass Timber, Estimating, Engineering, Construction, Communication, Data Organization, Excel, Bluebeam, 3D Modelling, Project Management, Client Relations, Technical Support, Budgeting, Material Takeoffs, Supplier Communication, Sustainability

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

THE OPPORTUNITY: Our small but agile Business Development team plays a leading role in our organization as the face for all new clients and project opportunities. The BD team has a wide range of responsibilities including initial client contact, generating and tracking leads, estimating and proposals, conceptual engineering, and other preconstruction tasks prior to the successful award and handover of a project. We regularly work with leading owners, architects and contractors from around North America and Europe. As a full-service company, the BD team regularly collaborates with all our other company departments including engineering, project management, shop carpenters, and site teams. We are looking for a Mass Timber Estimator, with a focus on estimating and related tasks. This position is very important to our organization as we continue to expand our mass timber project portfolio while improving our estimating methodology and processes. In addition to estimating, you will have opportunity to speak with clients, attend tradeshows and collaborate across company departments. As we are typically working in a design-build manner, engineering (structural) knowledge will be an asset to the position. Your Responsibilities: Leverage your understanding of the mass timber market to develop mass timber supplier relationships, understanding supply chain information such as costing, availability, species, lead times, certifications, etc. Use this to inform your judgment in developing quick estimates. Work with SC Engineering department and BD Engineers to support project clients and relationships throughout the consulting/preconstruction phase (where SC is EOR), with engineering/estimating support, technical constructability support and contractor communication. Work with SC shop and mass timber carpenters to develop labour estimates. Work with SC site personnel to develop site estimates for mass timber construction. Review and understand project drawings, mass timber specifications, scope, schedule, logistics, site conditions, sustainability requirements, etc. Create and communicate preliminary budgets and proposals, understanding the client needs and key project constraints. Leverage your understanding of mass timber materials and technical specs to perform accurate, detailed and presentable material takeoffs. Develop a concise but comprehensive sales estimate of costs for the project. Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and lead time. Speak with new clients, using knowledge of the company’s business, past projects and methodology to respond to their project and questions. Correspond with architects, contractors and owners/developers to provide information, pricing, and samples. Respond and communicate promptly and consistently, with a sense of urgency. Develop and maintain estimate and proposal templates. Track market fluctuations and communicate key findings internally and externally. Scope incoming opportunities and summarize key project information for internal review. Develop and grow estimating proformas & database. Develop and grow key supplier information, contacts and costing database. Organize past project data into useful charts and KPIs. Lead visitor tours of our shop, and the DLT mass timber manufacturing line Create fabrication orders for mass timber product samples and coordinate delivery to clients. Lead project handover meetings for awarded projects. Use and grow your skills for estimating in spreadsheets and software (Bluebeam, Excel, 3D programs, etc). Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of the Company’s products and services. Position Requirements: Educational degree in Engineering (Bachelor’s degree minimum, Master’s degree preferred), with a focus on timber/wood technology and engineering. Minimum 3 years of experience in mass timber industry with estimating, engineering or construction. Knowledge of mass-timber product supply chain is an asset Significant experience with Excel, development of smart spreadsheets. Experience with Bluebeam. Good at quick math. Experience working with 3D modelling software such as Rhino/AutoCAD an asset. Detailed personality with an eye for accuracy, data organization, ability to multi-task, service-oriented. High level of fluency reading drawings, specifications, and related project documents. Great communication skills, verbally and written (strong grammar/spelling). Who will you be working with? You will be working with many of our staff, but reporting to our Business Development & Preconstruction Manager, Gerald Epp Jr.. When will you start? In the next 3 months Position Terms and Conditions Employment Type: Permanent, full-time position Hours per week: 40 hours Location: Full-time in person at Abbotsford office located at 1929 Foy Street, Abbotsford, BC, V2T6B1. Language of work: English Hourly Wage rate for this position: $84,000 – $88,000 per annum Benefits: We offer a benefits package that includes 3 weeks vacation, extended medical, life insurance, disability insurance, and a matching RRSP program after 2 years employment.

Responsibilities

The Mass Timber Estimator will develop supplier relationships, create estimates, and support project clients during the preconstruction phase. Responsibilities also include reviewing project drawings and specifications, communicating with clients, and maintaining estimating templates.