Intermediate Estimator, Construction - Vancouver, Canada - Ledcor

Ledcor

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Summary:

You are an estimating professional with 7-10 years of experience working on multi-disciplinary commercial construction projects. You can work independently or with mínimal supervision as this role has the potential to be hybrid.

Lastly, you will support estimating activities involved in preparing hard bid, conceptual through to Class A estimates, cost plus and design build estimates for multiple project type.

Join the Ledcor Building team in Burnaby, BC.

Essential Responsibilities:

Produces quantity takeoffs for all areas of the estimate while ensuring the takeoff is well notated for handover to the project team and includes safety and security requirements required by Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
Interfaces and communicates effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts; contacts and develops business relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing estimates and budgets
Is actively aware of costs related to own work and associated projects, provides input to the estimating team on all financial cost matters; reviews bid / tender documents and assesses potential risk
Provides clear direction to estimating team members and distribute workload to capitalize on individual and group strengths while ensuring balanced exposure to work experience and development opportunities.
Supervises the solicitation of trades regarding bid invitations, pricing, addenda, and tender/bid closings.
Supervises quantity takeoffs for all areas of the estimate while ensuring the takeoff is well notated for handover to the project team and includes safety and security requirements required by Ledcor policies and applicable legislation.
Applies knowledge and skills through the handling of complex problems and shares expertise with the estimating team in an ongoing effort to develop, recommend revisions and implement procedures, standards, rules and regulations.
Evaluates and presents or supports the presentation of estimate proposals.
Attends major trade preaward meetings as required

Qualifications:

Minimum 7 years of estimating experience preferably within Commercial and or Residential construction.
Design
Build estimating experience is considered an asset.
General Contractor and or Cost Consultant experience is preferred
Completion of postsecondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, or related education
Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess the level of completeness. Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule
Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software; knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff (OST) an asset
Ability to work in a team environment; able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
Ability to identify problems/issues; looks beyond the immediate problem and more broad items to generate possible solutions
Capable of adapting information/style to the audience; explain difficult information clearly and influences and persuades others towards consensus agreement in straightforward situations
Willing to enhance safety, promote teamwork, engage in continuous learning, and guide internal and external stakeholders

Additional Information:

Company Description
Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building.

Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects - of all sizes - across North America each year.

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now

Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.