Who We Are
At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success. We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.
Position Overview
The Senior Estimator will be responsible to review scope definition and prepare estimates including detailed cost breakdowns, equipment lead times, identify critical issues that may impact cost sensitive areas and determine materials and fabrication requirements based on equipment description, layout, specification review and schedule associated with the development of multiple residential, commercial, non-market or mixed-use projects. This person will be responsible for working with the project specific Development Managers during earlier design phases and the Project Managers during later tender & construction phases.
You will be involved throughout each project’s design and construction life-cycle working closely with both Development and Construction team to optimize design, ensure that projects are built to plan, vision, budget, and schedule, while always seeking ways to add value and innovation.
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Prepares and/or coordinates the preparation of estimates throughout the preconstruction life cycle of a project, for a variety of projects including scope definition and clarification, preconstruction planning, control estimate development and delivery
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Perform detailed quantity take-offs, both conceptual and from developed documents, using a combination of Excel and On-Screen takeoff
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Prepare and fully understand requirements for General Requirements of a project
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During the budgeting process identify and evaluate project cost risks and opportunities
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Analyze monthly data on labor and material performance to identify problem areas and depict trends over time in quality, defects or efficiency
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Ongoing communication with Development Managers and Project Managers to ensure accuracy and flow of estimates and information
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Work closely with Development Managers to prepare budget proposals
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Present completed estimates to Construction and Development in an organized, detailed, and clear manner
- Price direct cost items
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Prepare instructions to bidders, bid form, scopes of work and other tender documents
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Review and evaluate bids and proposals
- Solicit costing and schedule information from subcontractors and suppliers
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Provide tender and contract writing support
- Maintain and update existing estimating processes
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Review and assemble historical data for pricing
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Working with the pre-con team, further develop Beedie Living design and detail standards. Ensure these standards are being incorporated into the design process and continue to refine them based on feedback from Construction team
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Review drawings at key points in the production to ensure they meet Beedie Living standards for coordination and quality, as expected for documents at that stage of production
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Review technical and design details with the Construction team to increase value engineering
- Periodic site visits throughout the stages of construction
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At least 10 years+ experience working as an Estimator in concrete hi-rise & wood frame residential / mixed-use
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Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
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Excellent presentation and communication skills
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Ability to work across levels and people skills
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Ability to switch tasks quickly as priorities change, and work on several projects simultaneously
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Demonstrates time management skills with the ability to handle tight deadlines
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Experience in lump sum and conceptual estimating for high rise residential construction
- A proven ability to bid work valued at a minimum of $10,000,000CAN
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Ability to switch tasks quickly as priorities change, and work on several projects simultaneously
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Advanced Excel and computer takeoff
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Strong technical skills in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
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Experience with On-Screen Takeoff and Kubla Cubed Post-secondary education in quantity surveying/estimating or engineering technology
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Ideal experience is in estimating concrete high rise & wood frame residential / mixed-use construction and civil work (underground site servicing)
We value your interest in Beedie. While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.
