Junior Estimator

**Sterling Floor & Tile Ltd** is a leading provider of high-quality flooring and tiling installations for commercial and multi-unit residential projects. We have earned the trust of prestigious clients such as **Rolls-Royce Motor Cars**, **Pacific Centre**, **Arc'teryx**, **PCL Constructors**, **Cadillac Fairview**, **Turner Construction**, **Urban One Builders**, **University of British Columbia (UBC)**, **Pan American Silver**, **Best Buy**, **Apple**, **Microsoft**, and **Jim Pattison Toyota**. Our expertise spans large-scale installations in office buildings, retail spaces, and residential complexes. Known for precision, durability, and aesthetic appeal, we are a trusted partner for top brands and construction firms. We are looking for skilled professionals to join our team and help us deliver outstanding results on high-profile projects.

**Mission statement**

We deliver an exceptional customer experience with a focus on communication and quality control, driven by a people-first philosophy.

**Values**

We believe in conducting ourselves with **Authenticity. **We act together as a **Community** and with **Determination **we act as **Leaders**.

**Position Summary**

The Junior Estimator is responsible for evaluating and determining the costs associated with construction projects, from inception to completion. This role involves analyzing project blueprints, specifications, and requirements to develop detailed cost estimates, ensuring budgets are accurate and competitive. The Junior Estimator collaborates with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to gather data, evaluate material, labour, and time requirements, and adjust estimates to meet project needs. Additionally, the Junior Estimator conducts research on market trends, performs risk assessments, and provides recommendations to optimize project cost-efficiency.

**Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Project Documentation Review: Review plans and specifications to determine the scope of work, define project requirements, understand design intent, and identify challenging items.
- Quantity Take-offs: Perform electronic quantity take-offs for all materials, labour, equipment, and contractors to complete the project to specifications.
- Bid Preparation: Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
- Vendor and Subcontractor Coordination: Solicit and review bids from suppliers and subcontractors to incorporate into project cost estimates.
- Market Research: Seek out competitive pricing from suppliers and appropriate sub-trades, as needed.
- Budget Development: Assist in developing preliminary and final project budgets, ensuring alignment with the client’s financial objectives.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and analyze project risks, including potential cost overruns or scope changes, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with project management, design teams, and clients to ensure estimates meet project needs, budget constraints, and timelines.
- Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by your manager.

**Required Education, Knowledge, and Experience**
- Degree from Engineering or Business discipline (preferred)
- English, strong business written and verbal proficiency
- No previous experience required

**Skills/Competencies**
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders for successful bid completion
- Able to prioritize and be flexible, while maintaining efficiency
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting abilities
- Highly organized with strong time management skills
- Quick and independent learner, ability to operate with mínimal supervision
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive, team player, confident attitude
- Able to maintain a professional demeanor in challenging situations
- Career minded for upward potential in a growing environment

**Our Location**:
Our offices are located at - **Unit 135 & 140 - 6753 Graybar Road, Richmond, BC**.

Pay: $47,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-13