Estimating Manager

7 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Pile Driving Full time

Vanpile is a vibrant and growing company with a culture dedicated to its core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Professionalism. As a key member of our Pre-Construction team, you will contribute to the growth of new markets and continued development of innovative construction techniques to maintain our competitive advantage as a major player in the marine construction industry.

We are looking for a motivated individual who is committed to growing their professional career at Vanpile while gaining valuable knowledge and experience through a variety of assignments.

**Responsibilities**
- Organize estimating team(s) to review plans and specifications, prepare bids, select vendors and/or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness
- Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required
- Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials
- Monitor client addendum and advise the estimating team on changes during the estimate period
- References historical cost and production to current cost estimates
- Ability to understand and advise on overall construction plan, including schedule, constructability and logistics, together with their impact on project costs.
- Review and comment on changes in specifications and plans, work techniques and materials
- Verify that all estimates conform with applicable codes and project specifications, drawings and standards
- Review final estimate
- Follow awarded contracts as assigned: may include estimating extra work items, change orders and advice on major changes in scope of work
- Upon project completion, conduct debriefing with estimating, engineering and production teams to discuss positive aspects and lessons learned of the project
- Monitor actual cost to estimated cost
- Strong commitment to Health, Safety & Environment

**Qualifications / Requirements**
- Marine construction experience such as piers, bridges, docks, berths, dredging, etc. would be an asset
- B.Sc, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
- Dredging experience is an asset
- Use of computer software: Excel, HeavyBid, AutoCAD & MS Project
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven background in successful project awards on bids that have been successfully delivered across the heavy civil market
- Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.

**Skills/Abilities/Attributes**
- Proven skills in quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimating techniques
- Previous experience in leading, developing and mentoring other team members and junior estimators
- Initiative and sound judgment
- A collaborative, proactive, and results oriented approach
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Sound prioritization/time-management skills

**In Return For Your Outstanding Expertise, Vanpile Offers**:

- Competitive base salary and bonus eligibility
- Company paid RRSP
- Extended health, dental, wellness and EAP program
- Professional development
- 14 statutory holidays (per calendar year)
- Competitive benefits program
- The ability to grow with a locally owned and operated company

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Vanpile; only those identified for further consideration will be contacted.
- Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. does not accept and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited résumés from agencies. Agencies should not submit resumes in response to this posting, to Vanpile employees or any associated company location._


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