Senior Estimator – Civil

Job title: Senior Estimator – Civil

Company: Jacob Bros Construction

Job description: Jacob Bros Construction is now hiring a Senior Civil Estimator.

About The Role:

• Permanent office based Estimating position based in South Surrey, BC.
• No remote or work from home options available.
• In-person interviews required for those selected.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Senior Estimator uses estimating software to perform quantity take offs, cost analysis, sub-trade negotiations, competitive bid management and document control. The Senior Estimator supports full-cycle, estimating activities for preparing hard bid, cost plus and design-build estimates.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares complete estimates for projects (full cycle bid process), including analyzing specifications, proposals, and other documentation.
• Assists in devising 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.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or combination of relevant experience and education.
• 5+ years estimating experience in the civil construction industry.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of first principles estimating methodology.
• Demonstrated experience preparing estimates for civil infrastructure including earthworks, utilities, and structural concrete estimates.
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software or similar; familiarity with CAD and MS Project Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of local construction materials and techniques.
• Demonstrated history of successful bid results in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
• Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.

Why Jacob Bros?

• Top employer! Work for one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2020
• New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
• Family owned business managed by hands on founders
• Competitive compensation packages
• Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Matched RRSP contribution
• Three weeks vacation
• 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
• Eligibility for $1000 Referral Bonus Program

About Jacob Bros:

Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.

Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.

Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.

We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.

Expected salary:

Location: Surrey, BC

Job date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:21:18 GMT