Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Title: Estimator - Commercial Construction

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Our client is seeking an experienced Estimator - Commercial Construction to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a company that offers diverse projects and long-term career development.

About The Company

With over 70 years of experience, our client is a dynamic group of specialized businesses collaborating to deliver complex public and private sector projects. Their services span civil contracting, construction management, environmental contracting, forestry, demolition, and aggregate sales across British Columbia. Their team thrives on the philosophy of making Anything. Possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team, taking ownership of creating accurate budgets and cost estimates.
• Coordinate personnel, tools, and software used in the estimating process.
• Collaborate with the General Contracting Division Manager to ensure standards are met for bid documentation and budget tools.
• Develop precise bid estimates using estimating software, spreadsheets, and manual calculations.
• Help determine which projects are strategically viable for bidding based on company resources and market conditions.
• Assign tasks within the estimating team and ensure thorough review of project plans and specifications.
• Identify and evaluate potential project risks.
• Mentor junior estimators and coordinators, offering guidance and support as needed.
• Prepare bid instructions, forms, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain thorough documentation and communication of project information.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential and commercial construction estimating.
• Proven track record in estimating residential, commercial, and/or institutional projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to unify teams toward shared objectives.
• Reliable, deadline-oriented work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Heavy Bid software is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Valid BC driver's license.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent role. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, and expertise. The company offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Extended health and dental coverage (with company-paid premiums)
• Paid time off
• RRSP matching program
• Support for professional development and career progression
  
  

Why Join the Team?

• Work for a values-driven organization that believes in:
• Leadership at every level
• Accountability and integrity
• Openness and transparency
• Collaborative success
• Be part of a team that fosters a supportive, respectful, and collaborative culture.
• Enjoy a robust benefits package and opportunities to grow within a well-established company.
  

Employee Benefits Include

• Dental and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Extended health care
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• RRSP matching
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
  
  

Location:

• In-person role