Construction Estimator/design Assistant - North Vancouver, Canada - Powell Contracting Ltd.

Description

Powell Contracting is looking for a hard-working, self-motivated estimator to join our team


About us:

We are renovating and custom home builders that partner with our clients to bring their visions to life. We foster a work environment that inspires innovative thinking, strategic management and consistent high performance.


What's in it for you?

• We offer a competitive salary, an attractive bonus structure and medical benefits to all our employees.
• Onsite training to grow your skills and further your knowledge.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Work with a closeknit team of professionals that love what they do.

What are we looking for in return?

• Excellent customer service.
• Putting together permit drawings
• New project estimating
• Excellent technical skills
• Proficient in CAD.
• Creating quotes and responding to enquiries
• Quantity take off
• Creating bills of quantities
• Filling out contracts
• Ordering materials and scheduling delivery
• Tracking time and costs for new jobs
• Provide cost analysis
• Assist in project planning/scheduling

Experience and Education required:

• Hold a related degree/diploma/trade and/or have relevant background with technical training in estimating, quantity surveying or a related discipline.
• Have 5+ years of progressive Estimating/Project Coordination or Management experience in earthworks industry
• Can demonstrate knowledge and experience of the various disciplines involved with estimating, tendering, and managing for projects of $20,000 to $400,000 in scope
• Have demonstrated leadership, analytical and communication skills support your collaborative approach to delivering results
• Must be a strong communicator in both verbal and written English.
• Have built or able to build a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors, and team members to effect competitive excellence, pride in teamwork and outstanding project delivery
• Have strong computer skills in software including MS Office, BuilderTrend and others
• Have a demonstrated competence with handon management in the areas of safety, workforce, planning, execution, cost control, quality and administration
• 3 or more years of client facing experience
• Project management or coordination experience and/or training would be considered an asset

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- construction estimating: 4 years (preferred)


Work Location:
In person