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