Construction Cost Estimator

4 days ago

Burnaby, Canada business integra Full time

**Position: Construction Cost Estimator**

**Location: Burnaby, BC**

**Job Type: Full time Position**

Experience estimating on water/wastewater projects or transportation or parks experience.

Our client, a leading employee-owned construction company, is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator for their growing operations.

The Construction Cost Estimator is responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. This individual's accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business.

**Responsibilities**:
Prepare and / or coordinate the preparation of full-cost estimates on Conceptual, Design-Build / Construction Management / IPD / Lump Sum or general tender work.

Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications.

Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts.

Obtain competitive material & equipment prices for all tenders / pursuits, specific to each opportunity.

Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation and contingency.

Establish and develop competitive edges on tenders/pursuits in order to improve chances of success.

Attend Pre-tender site visits/meetings in order to fully understand the scope of the tender/project.

Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality or availability of materials.

Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required.

Participate and/or lead commercial / contract negotiations for Sub-trade “Buy-out’s” on secured projects; in conjunction with the operations team.

Attend and participate in interviews with client teams for projects/opportunities we are pursuing.

**Qualifications**:
Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an appropriate field.

Three or more years of experience in estimating.

Experience estimating on water/wastewater projects or transportation or parks experience.

Able to read and interpret building specifications, schematics and as-builds.

Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for development of material and labour estimates.

Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for interpretation of job-cost reports.

Able to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe.

Good understanding of current market conditions and competitors within our marketplace

Pay: $130,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 4 years (required)
- WASTER WATER ESTIMATING PROJECT: 4 years (required)
- Transportation Estimating: 1 year (required)
- labor/material rate estimation: 4 years (required)

Expected start date: 2024-12-10

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