Estimator, StreetSide Developments - Vancouver

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director, Construction, as the Estimator you will analyze costs and prepare estimates to facilitate the construction of new homes.

You also provide knowledge of costs and benefits that support profitable business decisions.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :

• Completing and / or reviewing project take-offs and estimating job files to ensure accuracy and completeness. Estimating material and labour costs, and identifying costs savings opportunities.
• Maintaining a directory of suppliers and trades while fostering positive relationships. Soliciting and reviewing quotes, and remaining up-to-date on pricing and options.
• Preparing and / or review purchase orders, change orders and other required documents to suppliers or trades. Ensuring accuracy and cohesion of purchase orders and budgets
• Creating preliminary or elemental estimates to aid in the valuation of property acquisitions.
• Coordinating with Purchasing, Production and Construction teams on project changes, and contributing to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Monitoring project budgets throughout the project lifecycle. Reviewing invoices, analyzing costs, and preparing regular cost-to-complete reports to identify variances.

As our ideal candidate, you are

• Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• Detailed oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
• A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Post Graduate Diploma, or equivalent from a recognized College or University.
• Minimum 3 years of estimating related experience in residential or commercial construction industry.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Comfortable using office equipment, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Team, SharePoint and PowerPoint), and estimating software (BuildPro, SupplyPro, Autodesk, NewStar or equivalent).

Preferred Requirements

Value Engineering and innovative solutions to cost or constructability challenges.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
• Continuously pursuing learning and growth.

Working Conditions

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.