Estimator, Commercial/Residential Buildings

Our client, a local general contractor in Vancouver, is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Vancouver. Focused on small to medium projects including new residential/commercia, tenant improvements, renovations projects. Salary range is $90,000 – $140,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Job Responsibilities of Estimator:

• General and Administrative tasks
• The Estimator is responsible for maintaining profitable construction estimates within the company
• Gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents, analyze labor, material and time requirements
• Communicate effectively with the President, Senior Managers, Administrators, and Client Care Representatives
• Coordinate all estimating activities including but not limited to:
• Working closely with Architects, Engineers and Designers, Advisors, Trades
• Overseeing all tendering and estimating – Guaranteeing client objectives & expectations are met in the estimating phase of construction.
• Compiling and maintaining required electronic records and documents
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, building plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepare custom reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain cost data base by entering and backing up data.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Attend site meetings when necessary
• Prepare proposals that will include offering innovative solutions to construction needs
• Follow systems and procedures outlined in company directives
• Process customer project bids in a courteous, efficient and timely manner
• Organize workflow to meet client deadlines
• Work overtime and weekends when required

Requirements and Qualifications of Estimator:

• Minimum 5 years experience in estimating
• Experience in sales or customer service and/ or business
• Equal to or 6 years working knowledge of the construction & building industry
• A minimum of 3 years in construction estimating and preferred education in estimation
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Architects/Engineers/Designers
• Excellent command of the English language in both written and oral forms
• Must have a valid B.C. Driver License and clean driver’s abstract (documents required)
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to identify and meet customers’ needs and requirements
• Must be computer literate and current on new technologies
• Preferred experience in estimating software
• Above average experience in Microsoft office and Windows systems
• Clean police background check (document required to complete contract)
• Exceptional phone and client care skills
• Positive and upbeat attitude with strong problem solving
• Must have superior organization and time management skills
• Proactive, detail orientated, client focused, and has a strong background in managing commercial and residential construction projects.

Other Skills

• Post-secondary diploma is an asset, as are experience in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Experience in sales/networking, quick decision-making and excellent written and verbal skills.
• Hands-on experience working with project management/estimation software is important.
• Integrity and high commitment are essential in this position.
• Open minded, client care oriented while still maintaining a strong business sense.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Ideal Candidate:

Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.