Estimating Assistant

Are you a dedicated, passionate professional looking to grow your career with a company long-term? Join Hall Constructors as a Estimating Assitant!

As an Estimating Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Civil Estimating team by maintaining and organizing tender documents, bid folders, and project files. You will assist with basic drafting in AutoCAD, markups in Bluebeam, and preparing quantity takeoffs for civil projects. This entry-level position offers close supervision and hands-on training, making it an excellent opportunity to develop strong coordination and technical skills within heavy civil construction estimating.

This role primarily interacts with the Estimating team, Chief Estimator, and Project Coordinators to support the bidding process and project setup. You will be responsible for maintaining organized and accurate estimating documents, learning to interpret civil drawings, and assisting in key estimating tasks.

Your day-to-day will look like:

• Support the Civil Estimating team by assisting with the preparation and organization of bid documents.
• Regularly check in with Estimators for training, feedback, and task prioritization.
• Maintain accurate estimating files and documents, ensuring they are named and saved correctly.
• Assist in drafting AutoCAD drawings for earthwork takeoffs.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs from civil drawings, including:
  - Identifying key dimensions for markups in Bluebeam.
  - Categorizing items correctly and ensuring data accuracy.
  - Summarizing key quantities for Estimators.
  
• Manage multiple projects with different deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.

You have the following qualifications, technical and interpersonal skills:

Qualifications:

• Years of experience: 0+ years (entry-level role).
• Education: Architecture and Building Technology Diploma from BCIT (or another Design, Engineering and Technology program), Bachelor of Engineering/Applied Science from a Canadian accredited institution.
• Experience in heavy civil construction estimating support is considered an asset.
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word).
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and ability to assist with earthwork takeoffs.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam for markups and quantity takeoff processes.
• Typing speed of 50 WPM with 95% accuracy.
• Strong document organization and file management skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Detail-oriented with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team player, willing to take direction and work collaboratively.
• Strong willingness to learn, adapt, and seek guidance as needed.
• Flexible and results-oriented approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong communicator with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
• Able to tailor communication styles to suit different audiences and situations.

You can expect these great benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Extended health benefits.
• RRSP
• Team building and social events.
• Training, development and mentorship opportunities.
• Opportunity to advance in your career.
• Work-life balance.
• A great culture where we truly value our employees.
• Only residents in the Lower Mainland of BC will be considered.
  

About Hall Constructors:

Hall Constructors was founded in 2010 and since then has seen steady growth to become one of Business in Vancouver’s Top 10 Construction Companies in BC. Hall Constructors specializes in large scale excavation, civil infrastructure, highway and bridge construction, underground utilities and site development projects. With project sizes ranging from $100k to $150M, we are well suited to manage any civil project needs regardless of complexity.

Our diversification and growth started in 2018 with the addition of All Roads Construction. With All Roads successfully up and running, 2020 saw more growth with the addition of Hall Shoring & Foundations, Hall Mechanical Services, Bulk Specialty and FLL Distributors.

We pride ourselves as a collaborative and forward-thinking employer and want our employees to build their skillset and achieve career goals with us.