Our client is one of the Lower Mainland's leading and most highly respected construction companies. Due to continued growth within their Excavation, Shoring & Deep Foundations division, they are seeking an Estimator / Project Coordinator or Project Manager
Education: BCIT, University, or other Post-Secondary Civil Construction, or Geotechnical Education. Equivalent BC experience in the field will also be considered.
Responsibilities: In the Estimator role you will be responsible for:
- Interpretation of tender documents, drawings, geotechnical reports;
- Completing detailed, shoring, excavation and deep foundation quantities through manual and computer take-off;
- Calculation of earth work quantities using our earthworks software;
- Obtaining quotes from subcontractors and suppliers;
- Site inspections;
- Completion of estimates using our estimating software; and
- Preparation of proposal/quote letters.
In the Project Coordinator / Manager role you will be responsible for:
- Interpretation of tender documents, drawings, geotechnical reports, contracts;
- With approval, ordering materials and issuing purchase orders to suppliers and subcontractors;
- Preparation of Project Binders and conducting Project Kick-off meetings;
- Conformance with Health and Safety Policies including hazard Identification.
- Assist with scheduling crews and subcontractors;
- Project cost control including budget monitoring and change order management;
- Coordinating with senior staff while negotiating change orders with clients;
- Trouble-shooting for our site crew;
- Business development to secure bidding and project opportunities in the excavation, shoring and deep foundations sector;
- Working cooperatively with all companies within the company;
- On-going professional development through continuing education, seminars, industry conferences, etc.;
- On-going business development within the environmental business sector to continue to develop business
- Any other miscellaneous tasks that may be required from time-to-time.
Requirements:
- Excavation, shoring & deep foundations estimating and/or project management experience is preferred,
- Knowledge of common contract conditions, soil conditions, and risks associated with civil projects,
- Ability to complete accurate quantity take-offs with minimal assistance,
- Strong computer skills, including estimating and earthworks software (Business Centre and Explorer Estimating is preferred)
- Great team work and people skills,
- Well organized, detail orientated and able to handle several projects at once,
- Excellent communication skills
This position is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Please submit resumes to jobs.networkrecruiting.ca in word format.