Estimator
On-siteSurrey, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets for landmark projects across British Columbia. Perform detailed material and quantity take-offs, analyze labour and material requirements, and assemble full project quotations using On-Screen Takeoff (WinBid) files. Manage the full estimating and pre-construction process, including subcontractor solicitation, pricing confirmation, and coordinating revisions through tender stages. Liaise directly with general contractors to address RFIs, change orders, and scope clarifications while attending site visits to assess conditions. Collaborate with the project management team to align budgets and labour assumptions, providing weekly reporting and participating in post-mortem reviews to improve future accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education, diploma or certificate in construction or a related field
- Proficient English language and communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office products
- Resourceful, organized with an engineering aptitude
Desired Qualifications
- Building technology, computerized quality takeoff experience is desirable
- Prior work experience in the construction industry is considered an asset
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