Senior Estimator - Langley, Canada - Marcon

Description

This job will be posted until filled

About Us

Many people will spend their lives in a Marcon home, so we have to build it right, every time. Founded in 1985, Marcon is an established real estate company specializing in acquiring, developing, building and managing properties across Metro Vancouver. A focus on quality and craft is what the business was built on, giving us a trusted name in the construction community. These principles have remained a focus as we've expanded into the real estate development and operations space, managing our own projects from conception through to execution, completion, and more recently ongoing management. We have a commitment to providing elevated experiences at every touch point between our people, our buildings, and our communities. None of this is possible without a hardworking team, working together, to make it all happen. That's why we're looking for people who are eager to join an intelligent and motivated team to create something bigger than themselves and build communities that will impact a neighbourhood in infinite ways.

About the Role

Marcon is looking for a Senior Estimator to join our growing team. You are a people person, with excellent attention to detail, and someone who takes pride in their work. Reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will be responsible for leading estimates on either a multi-project basis, or on a single large and complex project, for residential, commercial, office, & hospitality buildings.

Marcon has a fantastic pipeline of projects. We are looking for talented people ready to join the team to become a key part of our plans in executing our projects successfully.

People Interactions

• Interact with and support chief estimator, pre-construction director, project directors, project managers, and coordinators.
• Works closely with our external stakeholders e.g., Clients, consultants, and trade contractors, and internal stakeholders, e.g., Marcon development staff.
• Able to explain and present estimates to senior management, and external clients.

Project delivery

• Able to take the lead on creating and delivering estimate packages for complex projects.
• Provides expert guidance to junior estimators and PM's.
• Performs complex quantity takeoffs to Marcon and industry standards and can supervise the work of others.
• Solicits sub trade and supplier pricing quotes and administers sub trade database.
• Assists in the preparation of drawing reviews, including coordinating RFI's from sub trades to consultants.
• Takes ownership of the estimate with only minor supervision, preparing direct and indirect costs.
• Is actively aware of current market rates for building materials and labour, and provides input to the Marcon team on all construction cost matters
• Incorporates requirements from drawings and specifications into estimate and assesses potential risk items.
• Reviews and develops construction schedules and ensures alignment with the estimate.
• Reviews construction methodology and ensures alignment with the estimate.
• Reviews and analyzes quotes, providing data to support trade selection.
• Leads value engineering processes.

Technology and Innovation

• Strong computer background including experience with MS Office, On-Screen Takeoff, and Bluebeam.
• Experience with 3D quantification, Procore, and Smartsheets would be an asset.
• An ability to think creatively and critically about problems, and to generate new and innovative ideas for improvement.

About You

• 7+ years of estimating experience including residential & commercial market experience preferably.
• General Contractor and or Trade Contractor experience is preferred.
• College diploma or university degree in construction management, civil engineering, or quantity surveying.
• Experience in both concrete, and wood frame construction is preferrable but not necessary.
• Has a network of business relationships with trade contractors in the local Vancouver area.
• Ability to conduct multi-tasking in an organized fashion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

What We Offer

Marcon is committed to building an inclusive, inspired, high performance team culture, where our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Passion, and Excellence guide how we show up every day. If you are at the top of your game or want to find an environment to push you to it and if you want to find like-minded teams that strive for innovation and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you Our competitive compensation package has been designed to reward our employees' skills, competencies and performance that align with our culture. The compensation range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on candidate experience and qualifications. Coupled with this base salary, we offer pay for performance bonus programs, excellent family health benefits, RSP matching, employee recognition programs and plenty of opportunity to socialize, have fun and build genuine relationships.

If you are an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who is interested in being a part of our team, then we want to hear from you