MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Estimator for one of our clients, one of Vancouver’s fastest growing construction management and general contracting firm who focuses on Tenant improvement, fit-outs and renovations.
Responsibilities:
- Implements and maintains systems and procedures in relation to estimating
- Performs general administrative and record keeping functions
- Contacts trades and suppliers regarding invitations, pricing, addenda and tender/bid closings
- Produces quantity take-offs for all areas of the estimate as directed
- Develops complete estimates on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for management review
- Develops the schedule on which the estimate is built based, requests input from the project team and the various trades required
- Assists in the selection and maintenance of subcontractors within a database
- Provides guidance for non-estimating personnel on their estimating related requirements
- Provides technical training to subordinates
- Is actively aware of costs related to own work and associated projects, provides input to the estimating team on all financial cost matters
- Reviews bid / tender documents and assesses potential risk
- Interfaces and communicates effectively (written and oral) with the estimating team, with all levels of management, clients and industry contacts; contacts and develops business relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates
Qualifications:
- 5+ Years progressive related construction experience with a focus on estimating of multi-family residential and commercial projects
- University Degree in Engineering/Construction Management or Technology Diploma
- A developed technical knowledge of modern construction practices, techniques and equipment
- Proficiency in and understanding of construction documents with the ability to assess their completeness
- Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop project schedules
- Strong computer skills; experience with MS Office and related estimating software
- Knowledge of BIM modeling, Revit, AutoCAD, LEED and Passive House in an asset
Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is a recruitment and solutions firm that specializes in the fields of Real Estate & Construction, Information Technology, Engineering & Technical and Accounting & Finance.
We offer unrivaled expertise with a team that has many years of experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. Our recruitment consultants work in specific vertical markets and our passion is building great connections, creating strong opportunities, and delivering that perfect match.
For additional opportunities, please visit us at http://www.matchboxhr.com and FOLLOW MatchBox on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment
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