Estimator, Civil Construction - Kamloops, Canada - Acres Enterprises Ltd.

Description

THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1980 and based in Kamloops, Kelowna and Prince George, British Columbia, Acres Enterprises (Acres) is a multi-disciplined general, industrial and civil construction and development company.

Acres has provided integrated construction services to many large-scale construction projects.

Acres specializes in taking projects from conception to completion and has remained successful in a dynamic market by adapting their delivery model to suit each client.

Their reputation for professional service has been built upon Acres' consistent ability to deliver quality projects safely while managing both costs and schedule to plan.

Acres team of diversified, tech savvy, construction professionals continually challenge the status quo; innovating around traditional challenges to create opportunities, leveraging new technologies to achieve continuous advances in construction practices.

Acres employs up to 150 industry-specific professionals, gold-seal certified superintendents and field leaders who ensure quality work and exemplary service is underpinned by professional processes that support meeting project milestones, budgets and client needs.

THE SERVICES
Over the last 44 years, Acres has developed a team of highly trained and experienced professionals that provide project management and construction services in the following sectors:

• Civil Contracting
• Heavy Industrial
• Light Industrial
• General Contracting
• Commercial

Acres Enterprises structures its business into three core departments: General Contracting, Industrial Contracting, and Civil Contracting. This multidisciplinary structure allows for seamless cross utilization of resources through all service sectors.

Clients find significant efficiencies in using one company with diverse in-house expertise through all development and construction phases of their projects.

JOB TYPE:
Full-time, Permanent


LOCATION:
Kamloops or Kelowna


SALARY RANGE:
$95,000 - $125,000


THE ROLE

To develop detailed, accurate costs & estimates or budgets for all corporate civil contracting projects/services fully reflecting all necessary equipment hours, material, labour, supplier and sub-trade costs to meet the plans/specifications, conditions and schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in weekly, monthly or scheduled meetings of the Civil Construction Department team to review Department initiatives, priorities, upcoming projects, progress on existing estimates, estimating schedule, and status of bid projects.
• Stay abreast of current developments and trends in all relevant technical/professional knowledge areas, i.e. industry development, new construction techniques, construction equipment efficiencies, municipal construction requirements, weather impact on construction costs, estimating techniques/approaches or software programs, new products and suppliers, emerging technologies, etc., and presents new ideas/approaches and recommendations to revise or improve construction field work procedures to the Project Manager.
• Build an expert level of knowledge and understanding of various construction contract formats; trade knowledge; construction materials and processes; equipment productivity; bonding & insurance costs and conditions; regulatory codes; OH&S; as well as client requirements.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with strategic subcontractors and suppliers to facilitate Acres' estimating support as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education in engineering or construction management preferred.
• Complete knowledge of estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents.
• Relationships with Thompson Okanagan area subtrades an asset, and experience working on projects up to $14 million in value.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational skills & attention to detail is a must.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word).
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid and PlanSwift would be an asset.

ACRES PERKS

• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Acres family days
• Extended health care
• Training and professional development
• Employee referral program
• Work/life balance

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Current position is in Kamloops or Kelowna.

The Acres core values are the rules we live by; the fundamental values are exercised everyday by every employee: A.C.R.E.S.

Ambitious, Competent, Respectful, Engaged and Supportive.

Foundationally, Acres Enterprises believes that we are only as strong as the combined talents and experience of our people; harness this exciting opportunity and become a part of our continued growth story.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
$95,000.00-$125,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
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