Estimator

Ledcor•Vancouver, BC

41d•$56,000 - $77,000•Remote

About The Position

You are an Estimator who will oversee and create estimate packages in relation to quantity take offs, costing, sub trades solicitation and document control. Your years of estimating experience have equipped you for this dynamic opportunity; you will autonomously organize and implement estimating activities involved in preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost studies, and competitive bids in both the Canada and the U.S. Click on the link below to see what it’s like working for Ledcor. Apply today to join Ledcor Technical Services in Vancouver, BC today! Learn more about working at Ledcor: Watch here.

Requirements

Completion of post-secondary education with a diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, Telecom or related education
2-4 years of estimating and or related construction experience in outside plant/civil/telecommunications industries in a variety of complex multidiscipline projects
Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assist construction document review.
Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule on smaller less complex projects.
Strong computer background including experience with MS Office and related estimating software.
Ability to identify problems/issues, looks beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications and generates new solutions to complex problems
Communicates effectively
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Willing to contribute actively in team activities, sharing experiences and ideas.
Has acquired the ability to work effectively within a team

Nice To Haves

Experience in gas and wireless sectors considered an asset
Knowledge of InEight Estimate would be an asset
Ability to close complex tenders/bids and proposals

Responsibilities

Implements and maintains Ledcor systems and procedures in relation to estimating
Performs general administrative and recordkeeping functions
Assists in contacting trades and suppliers regarding invitations, pricing, addenda and tender/bid closings
Produces quantity take-offs for all areas of the estimate as directed, while ensuring the take-off is well notated for hand-over to the project team and includes safety and security requirements required by Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
Performs complete and detailed estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing and presentation of the estimate for management review
Assists in developing the schedule on which the estimate is built, requests input from the project team and sub trades
Actively reviews bid scopes for proper subcontractor compliance with project requirements.
Assists in the selection and maintenance of subcontractors within a database
Provides guidance for non-estimating personnel on their estimating related requirements.
Is actively aware of costs related to own work and associated projects, and assists with input to the estimating team on financial cost matters.
Interfaces and communicates (written and oral) with the estimating team, and all levels of management, industry contacts, and contacts subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates