Estimator, Civil Construction

Surrey, BC

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Join us and build what matters for BC.


Estimator (Civil Construction)

Please note this position is located at Jacob Bros head office in South Surrey, and in-person work is a mandatory requirement.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of local construction materials and techniques.
  • Demonstrates strong understanding of first principles estimating methodology.
  • Prepares complete estimates for hard bid, cost plus and design-build projects (full cycle bid process).
  • Analyzes specifications, proposals, and related construction documentation.
  • Recommends 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.
  • Recommends new approaches and ideas to drive continuous improvement within the Estimating department.
  • Related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated history of successful bid results in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or combination of relevant experience and education .
  • Two (2) + years estimating experience in the civil construction industry.
  • Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software or similar, familiarity with CAD and MS Project Suite.
  • Legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.


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, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.


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


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