chief estimator - construction
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Chief Construction Estimator
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October 13, 2024
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Employer details
Alfred Horie Construction Co. Ltd.
Job details
AHC is a construction firm offering General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build. We primarily service the Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial sectors. We typically work on projects valued up to $20 million. We best service clients that are looking for a high level of competency in an agile, honest and committed partner.
With our headquarters located in Burnaby British Columbia, we have a successful record of construction across western Canada. We have proudly offered our clients over 130 years of building innovation, since opening our doors in 1893. We are seeking a Chief Estimator to join our growing team.
The successful candidate will be directly responsible for analyzing construction documents and preparing quantity and cost estimates for materials, labour and equipment.
This position requires strong construction estimation skills including extensive knowledge of construction methods and systems as well as bylaws and codes plus strong abilities to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications, and competency with MS Office & MS Project.
Applicants should also have a minimum of 10 years estimating construction projects, and commercial construction experience is a plus. Problem solving and analytical skills, excellent numeracy, and strong accuracy and attention to detail are critical in the Estimator role.
Applicants should also have the skill set to manage and coordinate the Estimating Team, software and resources used to perform the estimating functions.
*Chief Estimator Role*
· Participate in the project development activities to secure the project(s).
· Assist with the development of project strategies that meets the project?s required performance, schedule and profitability targets.
· Prepare tender documents and trade scopes prior to tendering.
· Work closely with the Project Manager in awarding of sub-trade contracts.
· Participate in project scheduling activities and provide input on achieving preconstruction activities.
· Ensure that preconstruction deadlines are achieved.
· Attend meetings with owner and consultants and be comfortable to provide input at the meetings.
· Prepare and manage project budgets during design.
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with client, consultants, suppliers and trades.
Oversee and manage the Estimating Department.
*Qualifications*
· Diploma or Degree from an accredited program
· 10 years? ?hands-on? experience in the capacity of commercial estimator
· Ability to communicate with project team, subtrades, consultants and owner; understand the issues and be an active participant in the preconstruction process
· Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
· Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
· Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
· Superior written and verbal communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Automobile allowance
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* construction estimating: 10 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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LocationBurnaby, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$120,000 to $140,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9485431156
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