Estimator

7 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Kindred Construction Ltd Full time

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Reporting to the VP of Preconstruction, the successful candidate will be responsible for the estimation and cost management of projects moving through pre-construction across a variety of sectors, of numerous sizes and scopes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for preparing estimates for assigned projects, assisting Senior Estimators in preparing estimates for larger, complex projects while identifying inherent risks and opportunities for each unique job.
  • Ability to develop project strategy to secure each project and establish a critical path schedule to meet the project's required performance, profitability targets, and contract completion dates.
  • Solicit pricing from subcontractors while maintaining focus on customer service and satisfaction.
  • Conduct thorough review of the project documents and analyze subcontractor requirements while working with clients and consultants with respect to issues that may require clarification or elaboration.
  • Develop preliminary project construction schedules related to critical path through collaboration with project team members assigned and subcontractors.
  • Confirm that health, safety, and environmental standards are considered and incorporated into each cost plan/estimate.
  • Participate in the closing of the estimate and submission of the tender, in addition to assisting in the development of post-tender submissions including negotiations related to submitted tenders.
  • Assist Estimating team in other duties or tasks as assigned and deemed appropriate.
  • Develop, manage and maintain new and existing client, consultant and trade relationships.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • University or technical school graduate in Construction Management, Architectural and Building Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 2 – 5 years experience with estimating techniques, tendering processes and negotiating contracts.
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings and plans, while critiquing information and providing technical explanations.
  • High attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and analyze construction documents.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capacity to actively listen and communicate effectively with clients, trades and internal employees.
  • Must take direction well, with the capacity to work independently on assigned tasks.

Kindred Construction is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We believe in the power of a shared table to bring people together in an environment of mutual respect – it is at the core of our Team Built culture. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing teammates without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental/invisible disability, marital status, and any other characteristic covered by appropriate law.

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