Estimator, Building Construction

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 269568285
  • Open Date: November 21, 2024
  • Close Date: January 7, 2025
  • Organization: Metro-Can Construction Ltd.
  • Sector: Construction & Renovation
  • Business Location:Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
  • Total Views: 201
  • Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
  • Last Updated: 5 hours ago
  • Job URL: https://newpeople.ca/jobs/british-columbia/surrey/269568285/estimator-building-construction/
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Job Details

  • Experience: 3 years - 5 years
  • Job Vacancies: 1
  • Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
  • Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Apply by: email to [email protected]
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Job Description

Tasks

  • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
  • Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Advise on tendering procedures
  • Analyze tenders and recommend awards
  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
  • Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
  • Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Estimating packages
  • Scheduling packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

Type of experience

  • Civil
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Industrial construction
  • Institutional construction
  • Residential construction

Project size estimating experience

  • $4,000,001 – $8,000,000

Area of work experience

  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Project coordination

Area of specialization

  • Project management

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Pension plan
  • Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Wellness program