Estimator

3 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada Beedie Full time

**Who We Are**

**At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success. We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.**

**Position Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Analyze drawings and specifications
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs, from conceptual and developed documents, using a combination of Excel, On Screen Takeoff and Kubla Cubed
- Prepare and consult with Construction Operations with regard to General Requirements, construction methodology and schedules during the estimating process
- Prepare and fully understand requirements for General Requirements on Industrial, Commercial, Residential and TI projects
- During the budgeting process identify and evaluate project cost risks and opportunities
- Prepare and submit Industrial, Commercial, Residential and TI estimates to the Director of Estimating for review
- Present completed estimates to other Departments in an organized, detailed, and clear manner
- Present completed estimates to clients in an organized, detailed, and clear manner when necessary
- Ongoing communication with other Development Managers and Project Managers to ensure accuracy and flow of estimates and information
- Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms, scopes of work and other tender documents
- Contact trades and consultants for budget and tender pricing
- Review and evaluate bids and proposals
- Review and assemble historical data in the form of unit and productivity rates
- Organize and update vendor and material pricing information
- Solicit costing and schedule information from subcontractors and suppliers
- Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- Maintain and update existing estimating processes
- Periodic site visits throughout the stages of construction

**Desired Skills and Experience**:

- Post-secondary education in a related Engineering program and / or Construction Management program, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years’ experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
- Experience working as an Estimator in Light Industrial (tilt-up concrete), Commercial, High-rise Residential projects
- Excellent knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience with On-Screen Takeoff and Kubla Cubed
- Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Fluent in written and verbal English and an ability to communicate effectively
- Understand the 48 master format divisions of construction work
- Ability to switch tasks quickly as priorities change, and work on several projects simultaneously
- Demonstrates time management skills with the ability to handle tight deadlines

The base salary and bonus are just a few key components of the overall compensation at Beedie. We also provide generous learning and development support, comprehensive group health benefits, vacation, maternity leave top-up, RRSP matching, paid time for volunteering, and more...

**We value your interest in Beedie. While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.

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