Senior Estimator

Preconstruction, VDC and safety teams support every project from bid to closeout. Employee-owned and headquartered in Vancouver. Trucks, tools and phones are provided for field staff.

Position summary:

Mechanical contractor looking for a Senior Estimator who understands piping, ductwork and labour units. On site, Vancouver.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain cost databases and historical unit pricing.
• Review plans and specs for scope gaps, exclusions and risk.
• Propose value engineering options to the design team.
• Track the bid calendar and hit every bid deadline.
• Solicit, level and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Prepare detailed estimates for labour, material, equipment and subcontracts.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor or trade subcontractor.
• Proficient in Excel and at least one takeoff tool (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff)
• Familiar with CSI MasterFormat divisions.
• Can read and interpret construction drawings and specifications for all trades.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related field preferred.
• Clear written communication for proposals and scope letters.
• Able to manage several bids at once and meet hard deadlines.

Preferred:

• Revit or model-based takeoff.
• Field experience in a trade.
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)
• Sage Estimating, ProEst or Accubid.

Rate: $92,000 - $119,000 a year

What we offer:

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Group RRSP with employer matching.
• Three weeks paid vacation to start.
• Annual bonus.
• Paid vacation.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Young General Contractors.