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Senior Estimator
Vancouver, BC | Full-Time, Permanent

Our client, a well-established and highly reputable general contractor, is looking for a Senior Estimator in Vancouver to lead estimating and tender closings for complex building projects.

Reporting to senior preconstruction leadership, this role owns the estimating process from first review of the documents through to closing, working closely with project teams, clients, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents in detail, and flag any gaps or inconsistencies
  • Prepare budgets at different stages of design, in divisional or elemental formats, and present them to clients and consultants
  • Organize documents for trade distribution and help prepare front-end specifications with the project manager
  • Coordinate site visits, pre-bid setup, and summary documentation
  • Build trade budgets from earlier-stage budgets and prepare closing summaries
  • Handle bonding and insurance requests for submissions
  • Reach out to trades, build bidder lists, and follow up as needed to support a strong closing
  • Look for cost savings during budgeting and tendering
  • Manage tender questions internally and from trades, log them, and send them for clarification
  • Complete takeoffs for general scopes and detailed costing for self-perform work
  • Take part in project team meetings and workshops, and maintain strong trade relationships
  • Factor schedule considerations, including timing and seasonality, into costs
  • Prepare closing sheets with breakdowns and separate pricing, and identify risks and opportunities
  • Level bids scope by scope to confirm all work is covered before making a recommendation to the client
  • Lead trade review and scope clarification meetings with the project manager and superintendent
  • Complete post-project reviews and cost analysis

Skills & Qualifications

  • Over 10 years in ICI construction
  • Degree in engineering or construction management, a technical diploma, or an equivalent mix of training and experience
  • Experience preparing budgets across all design stages, from early Class D through to Class A
  • Proven ability to manage a tender closing successfully
  • Broad knowledge of construction methods, equipment, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and safety requirements
  • Proficient with MS Office, including Excel and Project
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • High attention to detail, able to present confidently to clients and consultants without support
  • Self-starter who can also train and support junior staff
  • Gold Seal Certification is an asset
  • Procore and BIM knowledge is an asset