Estimator

**Intermediate Estimator - North Vancouver**

Are you a driven professional eager to elevate your career? Look no further **Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd (Vanpile)** is offering an exceptional opportunity to join our dynamic Estimating Team. As an Intermediate Estimator, you'll gain invaluable knowledge and experience through a variety of assignments, all while playing a crucial role in our exciting projects.

**Why Join Us?**
- **Professional Growth**: Develop your skills and advance your career with hands-on experience.
- **Dynamic Environment**: Work on diverse and challenging projects that make a real impact.
- **Supportive Team**: Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about what they do.
- **Community Focus**: Be part of a company that values its community and employees

**Job Title**: Intermediate Estimator

**Location**: North Vancouver Office

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Tendering Process**: Assist in all aspects, from start to finish.
- **Design Drawings & Specifications**: Read, understand, and become familiar with project requirements.
- **Detailed Estimates**: Prepare firm, budget, and unit price estimates for labor, materials, equipment, permits, etc.
- **Liaison**: Communicate with client representatives, government officials, design engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
- **Clarifications**: Work with design engineers to clarify unclear items.
- **Requests for Quotations**: Issue and communicate with subcontractors and suppliers.
- **Quotation Analysis**: Compare and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- **Project Schedules**: Create preliminary schedules.
- **Field Collaboration**: Determine equipment productivity and construction methodologies.
- **Estimating Software**: Utilize HeavyBid to generate estimates.
- **Health, Safety & Environment**: Incorporate these principles into each estimate.
- **Estimate Reviews**: Participate with senior management.
- **Tender Submissions**: Develop and respond to post-tender inquiries.
- **Project Handover Meetings**: Advise field staff on construction procedures and methods used in estimates.
- **Training**: Assist in the development of junior estimators.
- **Additional Duties**: Perform other tasks as assigned by the Lead Estimator.

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- **Education**: University degree in Engineering or a diploma in Civil Technology.
- **Registration**: Eligible to register as an AScT or EIT/P.Eng. in British Columbia.
- **Experience**: Minimum of 5 years in estimating heavy civil construction projects; marine construction experience is a plus.
- **Knowledge**: Good understanding of estimating and construction methods.
- **Field Experience**: Experience as a Project Engineer/Project Manager is an asset.
- **Skills**: Ability to read and interpret design drawings and specifications.
- **Software Proficiency**: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, HeavyBid, MS Office (Word, Excel, and Project).
- **Communication**: Strong English skills, both verbal and written.

**Skills/Abilities/Attributes**:

- **Standards**: High personal, professional, and ethical standards.
- **Motivation**: Self-motivated with initiative and sound judgment.
- **Organization**: Strong organizational skills.
- **Collaboration**: Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented approach.
- **Relationships**: Exceptional relationship-building skills.
- **Communication**: Effective communication with all levels of project staff.
- **Analytical Skills**: Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- **Time Management**: Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
- **Attention to Detail**: Superior attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies in documentation.
- **Teamwork**: Team-focused but also capable of working independently.

**What We Offer**:

- **Competitive Salary**: Attractive base salary.
- **Retirement Savings**: Company-paid RRSP.
- **Bonuses**: Eligibility for bonuses.
- **Development**: Professional development opportunities.
- **Holidays**: 14 statutory holidays per year.
- **Benefits**: Competitive benefits program.
- **Growth**: Opportunities for advancement within a family-owned BC company

**Salary: $75 - $100k per annum**

**How to Apply**: