Cost Estimator
6 days ago
Responsibilities
- Collects historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future operations
- Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Prepares estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
- Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs
- Prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
- Sets up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
- Establishes and maintains tendering process, and conduct negotiations
- Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- Reviews materials and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components
- Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to reduce cost
- Prepares cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
**Requirements**:
- 5 years of experience as a Cost Estimator preferably in the logistics industry
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or statistics required
- Fluent in English and Mandarin speaking
- Strong system analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong computer skills with estimation software and enthusiasm for actively learning
- Project management, cost control and decision making skills
**Job Type**: Permanent
Pay: $72,381.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- cost estimate: 3 years (preferred)
- logistics or warehouse industry: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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