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Position : Estimator ( months Mat. Leave coverage)

Department :  Estimating

Location :  Richmond, BC, Canada

Reports to : Manager, Estimating

This position is a months contract position to join our Estimating team for a maternity leave coverage.

The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment assembling costs and estimates for projects during the sales and project budgeting phases. The successful candidate must have the ability to work under pressure to complete estimates in a timely manner and use their judgment to estimate costs when a limited basis for estimate is available. Please note that this is a technical role involving the creation of detailed complex estimates. It is not a role in which price list prices are applied to create quotations.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Create detailed complex estimates for waterslides, aquatic play structures and dry play structures, using available design drawings, sketches and information; price lists will not be available to create quotations.
• Manage the production of large detailed estimates with the support of other estimators.
• Undertake a thorough estimate check process of work completed by other members of the team.
• Assist in the development of proposal documents.
• Assist sales in providing both detailed and budget on the spot estimates for possible future proposals.
• Develop preliminary slide support and tower design concepts.
• Draft scope of work documents.
• Ensure that estimates reflect current costs and that the costing database is kept up to date.
• Review completed projects vs. the estimates for improvement of the accuracy of future estimates.
• Usage of Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) procedures.
• May act as a project manager on small projects, as required.
• Interact effectively within all levels of the WhiteWater team and external contacts relating to the Waterparks and Attractions business units and Project Services.
• Execute responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards.
• Contributes to a culture of development / sustenance of Continuous Improvement and Lean philosophies.
• Respect for people through positive communication, consideration and collaborative relationships.
• Maintain and follow best practices for operations including Customer Service, Quality, Lean Management and Safety.
• Define and align goals with departmental goals.

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WhiteWater is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of all employees and applicants and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

We thank all the candidates who take the time and energy to apply. Given the volume of applications, it makes responding personally to each applicant difficult, but please know we are grateful for your interest. We look forward to connecting with you through this search or future ones. All the best in your job search.