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Your Rewards:
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.
Estimator (Buildings)
Surrey, British Columbia · Construction/FacilitiesJoin us and build what matters for BC.
Jacob Bros is now hiring a Buildings Estimator to provide cost estimates for institutional, commercial, industrial and residential projects.
Please note this position is 100% office based.
Responsibilities:
Jacob Bros is now hiring a Buildings Estimator to provide cost estimates for institutional, commercial, industrial and residential projects.
Please note this position is 100% office based.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares estimates for projects by analyzing specifications, proposals, and other relevant documentation, ensuring accuracy throughout the full-cycle bid process.
- Assists in developing bid strategies for competitive tender projects, providing technical input on project and contract risks.
- Accurately determines scopes of work and conceptual estimates by drawing on experience, reviewing proposal specifications, and attending pre-bid meetings.
- Calculates complete takeoff of scopes of work, including material quantity requirements from drawings.
- Assists in reviewing final estimates to ensure alignment with project schedules and cost goals.
- Assists with design review options and recommends the best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
- Works with a team to develop value engineering options for clients.
- Assists the proposal department with key technical project information so that proposals and submissions can be completed on time.
- Maintains and develops strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
- 5+ years estimating experience in the industrial, commercial and institutional construction industry.
- Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software, familiarity with CAD, Bluebeam 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.
Your Rewards:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program
- Three weeks vacation
- New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $2000 Referral Bonus Program
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.