Construction Estimator - Surrey, Canada - AVID Contracting Ltd

Description

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CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR - MUST HAVE WALL & CEILING TRADE EXPERIENCE

Company
Avid Contracting Ltd is a full-service
demoBUILDpaint company.

We regularly cover the construction scope of demolition, framing, insulating, drywall, taping & finishing, glazing, specialty ceilings, doors, frames & hardware, millwork, and painting & coatings.

Our primary focus is on commercial, institutional, industrial, and high-end residential projects.

We perform most of our scopes with in-house expert trades people, and we are proud of the team that we have built.

Our Mission

• To deliver high quality construction services on schedule and at competitive prices
• To meet or exceed our client's expectations during the entire lifecycle of the project while maintaining a service

- minded approach that will foster long-term business relationships

• To maintain the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and fairness in our dealings with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and employees
• To create a work environment where employees are paid fairly, challenged, appreciated, and rewarded for exceptional performance

Because of our growth and continued success, we are seeking individuals to join our team who understand our mission statement and core values.

_This is for you if:
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• You are passionate about your career
• You are selfmotivated and able to work with mínimal direction
• You care about producing quality work with excellent attention to detail
• You work well in a fastpaced environment
• You have strong communication skills with English fluency

Job Description - CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR - WALL & CEILING

The position of Estimator will require you to determine the scope of work, create estimates, and send them to our clients for review.

You will also procure quotes from subtrades & suppliers, perform take-offs, and review plans in detail.


Skills & Requirements

• Develop estimates and bids using Quick Bid and complete takeoffs using On-Screen Takeoff
• Good understanding of the trade processes and materials used/needed
• Ability to work in a high pace environment and adhere to schedules and deadlines
• Highly developed negotiating skills that take the company's best interest and client relationships into consideration
• Understand the scope of work
• Read building plans and specifications
• Understand and navigate building codes, contractual terms, and conditions
• Perform site measuring as required
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
• Excellent use of time management
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Attend weekly meetings

Responsibilities
Estimating

• Take offs counting amounts of materials/labour needed to complete the job
• Determine equipment requirements
• Request and manage pricing from subtrades/vendors
• Pricing/quoting put a dollar value to materials/labour
• Adjust costs to account for profit, overhead and indirect costs
• Write up quote to present to client
• Receive client feedback on quotes and adjust pricing if needed
• Price additional work/extras that have been added to existing contracts
• Ensure timely completion of estimates

Education & Training

• Grade 12, GED or equivalent

• Relevant trade experience

• Red Seal preferred
• Estimating and project management courses and/or certifications
• Knowledge of current provincial and municipal building codes

Tools & Equipment Requirements

• Cell phone
• Vehicle

Health & Safety Requirements

Every worker will take reasonable care to protect their own health & safety and the health & safety of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

In addition, workers will:

• Know and follow all health and safety requirements
• Ask for training before beginning any task if they do not know how to do it safely
• Work safely and encourage their coworkers to do the same
• Correct any unsafe conditions or immediately report them to their supervisor
• Immediately report any injury to a First Aid Attendant or Supervisor
• Take the initiative and make suggestions to improve Health & Safety
• Report to your supervisor any impairments you suffer from (prescriptions or otherwise)

Benefits

• Competitive wage based on experience, $35 $50 per hour (or salary)
• Full time
• Comprehensive benefit package

If you are looking to join a dynamic, growing company as well as be part of a positive team environment, then we would love to hear from you

Avid Contracting Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.


Please submit your resume including references.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$35.00-$50.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended