Estimator / Project Coordinator / Project Manager – Excavation, Shoring & Deep Foundation Work

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Network Recruiting Inc.
BC, Canada

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Estimator / Project Coordinator / Project Manager – Excavation, Shoring & Deep Foundation Work

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Vancouver, BC 

Job ID:

40696
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Job Description:

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.