Estimator

6 months ago


Richmond, Canada Doxa Development Full time

**About us**

**Job Overview**:
**Responsibility**:

- Accurately estimating the costs of construction projects and providing detailed proposals to clients.
- Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documents to determine the scope of work and materials required
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to gather necessary information for accurate estimates
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors - Utilize industry software such as Bluebeam to create accurate estimates
- Review and negotiate pricing with suppliers and subcontractors
- Provide timely and accurate proposals to clients
- Assist in value engineering efforts to optimize project costs without sacrificing quality
- Collaborate with project managers and other team members to ensure accurate budgeting and cost control throughout the project lifecycle
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends, materials, and pricing Experience:

- Proven experience in construction estimating
- Proficiency in using industry software such as HeavyBid and Bluebeam
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and other technical documents - Excellent mathematical skills for accurate cost calculations
- Strong negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members, clients, and subcontractors Join our team as an Estimator and be part of a dynamic organization that values quality workmanship, innovation, and teamwork. We offer competitive compensation packages, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment.

**Skills**:

- Be a hard-working, organized, personable team player who is detail oriented.
- Have commercial estimating and tendering experience in the Lower Mainland of BC.
- Current knowledge of the BC building codes, scopes of work, bonding, and CCDC contracts.
- Have knowledge and experience in the coordination and scheduling of projects through the full contruction cycle.
- Be a proactive problem-solver that can manage multiple bids with positive results.
- Proficient in numeracy and computer programs including Excel.
- Able to read and interpret scopes of work, specifications, architectural and engineering drawings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
- Stong project management skills and expertise in construction estimating.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Mandarin (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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