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Estimator (Civil construction)Jacob Bros Construction • Surrey, BC, Canada
Estimator (Civil construction)

Estimator (Civil construction)

Jacob Bros Construction • Surrey, BC, Canada
3 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description


Position Overview

  • Reporting to the Chief Estimator, the Estimator uses estimating software to perform quantity take offs, cost analysis, sub-trade negotiations, competitive bid management and document control. The Estimator supports full-cycle estimating activities for preparing hard bid, cost plus and design-build estimates.


Responsibilities and Primary Tasks

  • Prepares complete estimates for projects (full cycle bid process), including analyzing specifications, proposals, and other documentation.
  • Assists in devising potential bid strategies for competitive tender projects, provides technical input regarding project and contract risks.
  • Accurately determines scopes of work and conceptual estimates by drawing on experience, reviewing proposal specifications, drawings and attending pre-bid meetings.
  • Calculates complete takeoff of scopes of work, including material quantity requirements from engineering drawings based on first principles estimating .
  • Assists in review of final estimate to ensure alignment with project schedule and cost goals.
  • Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
  • Identifies risk issues and the order of magnitude.
  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of local construction materials and techniques.
  • Recommends new approaches and ideas to drive continuous improvement within the Estimating department.
  • Related duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or combination of relevant experience and education .
  • One (1) + years estimating experience in the ICI or civil construction industry.
  • Demonstrates strong understanding of first principles estimating methodology.
  • Experience preparing estimates for civil construction including earthworks, utilities and structural concrete, and/or all manner of buildings construction including wood frame, steel frame, steel stud, concrete tilt-up, etc.
  • Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software or similar, familiarity with CAD and MS Project Suite.
  • Demonstrated history of successful bid results in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
  • Legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Previous estimating experience with a local, mid-tier civil general contractor.


Work Environment

  • The Estimator works out of the corporate head office and is occasionally required to travel to off-site construction facilities and project sites.


Your Rewards

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
  • Matched RRSP contribution
  • Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program
  • Three weeks vacation
  • New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
  • 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
  • Eligibility for $2000 Referral Bonus Program


About Jacob Bros
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia's construction industry.

We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.

Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008.

Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.






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