Estimator

**Estimator

General Contractor

Commercial Construction

New Build &Tennant Improvement

Victoria, BC

$100,000 - $130,000
Estimator Duties & Responsibilities**

• Determining the scope of work using the tender documents to establish what divisions of work are required and build the requirements in the invitation to bid software.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with subtrades to show the market that company appreciates their efforts, wants to secure work with them and help them be profitable and successful.
• Undertake full measured quantities / take offs and understand the nuances between the various divisional scopes to build an estimate with accurate splits.
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
• Estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, etc.
• Analyze potential strategies, advantages, and innovations for the project that help provide a more competitive bid.
• Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values and update the database accordingly.
• Analyze subcontractor lead letters and bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included.
• Attend site visits to help understand and verify project requirements.
• Lead bid closes on small to medium sized projects.
• Lead conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data.
• Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on small-sized CM projects.
• Analyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials.
• Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings.
• Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation.
• For small to medium sized projects, lead project handover meetings and participate in project meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet established milestones.

Estimator Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Adaptable and ability to work in a fast-paced, pressured environment while maintaining high-quality standards and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands effectively.
• Sound understanding of CCDC construction contracts and documents, drawings, specifications, building practices and building codes.
• Demonstrate a competitive passion and high-performance attitude.
• Advanced knowledge of trade disciplines and the integration of Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, costing, scheduling, risk management and profitability.
• Ability to provide mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to team members in their overall professional development and growth.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills to evaluate options, assess risks, and make timely decisions that support estimating objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pre-construction and project teams, subtrades, and stakeholders to achieve estimating and project goals.

Training

• Gold Seal certification -required training to achieve designation
• Procore training modules applicable to Estimating role
• Suggested training offered through industry associations and educational institutions:
• Supervisory and Management Skills
• Communications, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution
• Construction Industry Ethics
• Construction Risk: Identify, Analyze, Mitigate
• Ongoing:
• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Coaching

Estimator Salary
$100,000 - $130,000, annual discretional bonus, medical benefits, health & wellness programs, learning & development, opportunities for professional growth, project stability and diversity

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**Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.

We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.**