Senior Estimator

3 weeks ago

Burnaby BC, Canada CB Canada Full time

Are you an Experienced Construction Estimator?

Agilus is recruiting for a Senior Estimator in the Construction Industry in Burnaby, British Columbia. Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to work closely with their clients, providing a range of pre-construction services throughout the design & estimate phase. The Senior Estimator is knowledgeable in different types of construction and is able to analyze items from multiple perspectives. You will lead a talented and supportive pre-construction department, where teamwork is at the forefront. Working with limited supervision under the direction of the Chief Estimator or Department Head.

You will:
  1. Draw on previous experience and contacts to create a plan, lead the estimates on all sizes and types of projects
  2. Review final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation
  3. Know the subtrade market; Actively look for opportunities well in advance and plan how to take advantage of opportunities
  4. Talk to clients /trades / consultants without entering into negotiation but setting up advantages for our client during award negotiations
  5. Keep contact with PM’s during construction of successful bids to gain real-time feedback on bid issues
  6. Mentor and develop team members to maximize productivity, innovation, and teamwork
  7. Devise potential bid strategies for both negotiated and competitive tender projects
  8. Have the knowledge to create a quick order of magnitude budget for review by department head or other internal clients
  9. Prepare and participate in presentations to clients, including final negotiations
You bring:

10+ years of construction estimating experience
The ability to read and understand impacts of SGC's and division 1 specifications
Knowledge of insurance and bonding requirements
In-depth knowledge of construction materials and techniques
Understanding the impacts of various bid methods and types of head contracts
Expertise to recognize, assess, and resolve areas of risk within a project (exclusions, clarifications, and price adjustments)
Expertise to develop new forms, approaches, and ideas to make the department more efficient
Perform additional assignments and research to help further the knowledge base of yourself, the department, and the company

Total rewards:

Competitive salary, plus potential bonus & profit sharing
Matching RRSP, Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, CI, and MSP (100% of premiums paid by Client)
3 weeks of paid vacation
Professional development support
Lunch catered to the office twice a week, company-wide social events
Office gym and group personal training classes, Shuffleboard, pool table, table tennis, and basketball hoop at head office
Being a part of our clients' team means working on a variety of interesting projects including breweries and recreation complexes and working with a supportive team

Interested? Please apply directly online by email RFernandes@agilus.ca . Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview. We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.

We value a diverse workplace. Agilus Work Solutions is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternative format available on Request.

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