Estimator/project Coordinator - Langley, Canada - Met-Stra Contracting Ltd

Description

We are a growing construction company looking for a Project Coordinator/Estimator to join our team.

Expected hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Work location is at our office in Port Kells but site visits will be required.


Job Duties

• Participate in the identification and pursuit of prospective projects;
• Attend bid meetings and develop and execute bid strategy;
• Analyze project proposals to prepare budget and cost estimate;
• Review technical Specifications and Drawings for pricing and scope review;
• Prepare estimates of materials, labour, subcontractor costs, etc. for job bids;
• Maintain and complete tender processes, including administrative tasks;
• Continuously update unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts;
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.
• Work effectively and accurately in timesensitive situations while delegating to a team;
• Liaise with existing clients as well as new owners, consultants, engineers and architects;
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Effectively determine the bid strategies required for the company to be successful.
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
• Act as a safety leader by implementing and ensuring compliance with Met-Stra's OH&S programs
• Plan, coordinate, and assign work to site crews and ensure equipment & materials are available to complete the required work.
• Monitor work projects to ensure the safe and timely execution of all activities.
• Manage administration required to ensure the smooth operation of the mine site.
• Excellent leadership skills must be able to motivate others and provide complete, direct and actionable feedback
• Excellent project management skills
• Planning for Construction Projects & Estimating for various largescale projects (bridges, steel buildings, construction projects, etc.)
• Maintain Confidence with company and teams' best interest in mind

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required
• Minimum 3 years estimating experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team building abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel and Word).
• Safety conscious, teamoriented, hardworking, and reliable

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year


Benefits:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Langley, BC V1M 3E9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- construction estimating: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person