Construction Estimator – Powell Contracting Ltd – North Vancouver, BC Full Time

Introduction:

Powell Contracting is looking for an estimator/quantity surveyor to help our growing firm. Excellent computer skills, organizational skills and a high level of written and spoken English is required.

Who we are:

We specialize in custom residential new builds, commercial TI’s and complete home renovations throughout the Lower Mainland. We have an A+ BBB rating and are an active member of the HAVAN and the VRCA. Our projects are mainly focused in North Vancouver, and extend out to Greater Vancouver.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Estimate preparation for costs of materials, labour, and equipment, based on contract specifications, drawings, standards or client needs. Perform tenders and finalize subcontractor pricing to create a final estimate and more.

• Track all new job leads and follow up with leads
• First point of contact with potential clients
• Get to know client needs
• Give clients advise during project startup
• Perform project planning
• Create estimates

• Perform quantity take offs
• Perform bill of quantities
• Open and close subcontractor tendering
• Draft prime contractor and subcontractor contracts
• Submit building permits to the City
• Create material lists for construction
• Assist the team with other office requirements

Requirements:

• Education in estimation or a related field from an institution such as BCIT is an asset
• Knowledge of construction sequencing and construction assemblies
• Accurate knowledge of current construction market pricing levels
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, engineering documents etc.
• Excellent communication skills with command of both written and spoken English language
• Independent decision making
• Be able to take direction from the Managing Director
• Stay organized
• Take notes and track completion of tasks
• Professional attitude

• Have an owner’s mentality

Skills

• Fluent with quantity takeoff software (Plan Swift preferred)
• Experience with accounting software (Quickbooks preferred)
• Experience with a construction management (CoConstruct preferred)
• Microsoft office, excel

Please send your resume and expected hourly rate. Compensation is based on experience

Only successful applicants will be notified.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What post secondary education have you completed?
• How many years of construction estimating experience do you have?
• What city do you live in?
• Do you have a vehicle to travel to and from work?
• Do you have excellent communication skills in the English language?

Work remotely:

• No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place