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Senior Estimator

Full Time

https://www.dcgltd.ca/

Langley

Company Profile:

Dorosh Construction has been in business since 2012. Dorosh is a civil contracting company, specializing in a wide range of concrete forming, placing and finishing with an emphasis on bridge and architectural work. We are proud to be a part of many successful partnerships, including; Trans Mountain Pipeline, Ministry of Transport, BC Transit, and numerous municipalities.

We are currently seeking a Senior Estimator to join our award-winning team!

Our culture is social, communicative and team-based, where everyone is not just an employee – they are part of the DCG family. We are committed to promoting growth and providing stability for our employes. We offer great medical benefits, top wages and apprenticeships. Pour goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable work environment every day.

Visitwww.dcgltd.cafor more information.

Experience/ Education:

• Previous experience with quantity takeoff and estimating experience using HeavyBid, Chief Estimator and Planswift considered an asset
• Post -secondary diploma or degree in related discipline or 2 years direct experience
• Ability to work with deadlines and in a team environment
• Proven ability to create and maintain effective relationships with clients, vendors subcontractors, architects, designers, field superintendents and staff
• Proven ability to effectively manage, lead and mentor staff
• Good knowledge of contracts, codes, industry practices, and key trade contractors
• Ability to lead by example and set the standard of professionalism
• 8-10 years’ experience in heavy civil considered an asset
• Construction Estimating 3 years (preferred)
• Experience in P3 procurement processes is an asset
• Good knowledge of local trades and subcontractors
• Ideally has experience in civil, formwork concrete and bridge estimating
• No specific requirements depending on experience
• Good initiative, attention to detail
• Estimating 3 years (preferred)
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering an asset, but not required
• Proficient with MS Excel and MS Word

Salary:

• $100,000 – $140,000 CA

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Planswift, Word, and Excel
• Prior use of HeavyBid a huge asset
• Ability to understand, interpret and navigate through landscape, civil, structural and architectural drawings
• Strong communication

Benefits:

• Work-life balance
• Disability insurance
• Great culture
• Life insurance
• RRSP match (after 1 year)
• Career advancement
• Skills development and training
• Job security
• Casual dress
• Attractive benefits
• Dental care
• Vision Care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedule

Job Summary:

The successful candidate must be very proficient in reading and understanding architectural, and civil drawings, and experienced in all aspects of the tender process for commercial construction. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must as the candidate will be expected to communicate with client Project Managers, salesperson to collect pricing and build budgets, and other estimators / team members to properly assemble in-depth pricing proposals. The candidate should also be computer literate and be fluent in basic Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

This position is full-time and includes benefits (listed above). Wage is negotiable based on experience. There is no contract for this position, but we are generally looking for people to grow with our team and become an intricate part of our company going forward. Work location is at our office in Langley.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift, 40-hour work week
• General office hours are 8-4pm,
• Some additional work when required
• Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

• Prepare work breakdown structures
• Maintain large working files as supporting documentation for estimating figures including current, accurate information on process for vendors, through exclusive contact, marketing material, pre-existing price list, etc.
• Review requests for Proposals (RFP), addenda and all other contractual documents
• Lead the Estimating team on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company, as well as the construction industry
• Mentor, coach and supervise the Estimating Team and assist the Project Management teams as required
• Prepare and participate in meetings with clients, joint venture partners and consultants
• Reflect on project learnings and experience to improve and promote lessons learned to the other office staff
• Lead and participate in the preliminary and final cost estimates
• Analyze, identify and evaluate project opportunities, risks and mitigation strategies
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages
• Perform all other related tasks that will help complete the project
• Identify local subcontractors and suppliers, solicit quotes and prepare comparison sheets
• Perform all stages of an estimate, including estimate organization, take-off, pricing review and closeout

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Disability insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift