Construction Estimator @ Klondike Contracting - Jobs in Langley, BC

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Career Opportunity – Construction EstimatorFor the past 2 decades, Klondike Contracting has built a reputation for excellence in pre-construction, construction management, and general contracting services for commercial, institutional, and civil projects. Our success will continue to be based on the contributions of all our team members.We are a company that has big growth plans which provide our team with the opportunity to take on a variety of work and assignments. We foster building a team community that leverages its experience and expertise to support each other to excel both personally and professionally.We value safety, teamwork, trust, accountability, continuous learning, and high performance. Consider joining the Klondike Contracting team today where you will be professionally challenged and supported in your career.We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail orientated Construction Estimator to join our team.As a Construction Estimator and a member of the team, you will be responsible for the accurate project estimation and tendering of all of our estimations including, but not limited to, commercial, institutional and civil, projects using Master Format 16 Divisions.Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced growing company and is solution-focused.Job ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:CORE VALUES

• Contribute as a member of the Klondike Team utilizing our values of safety, teamwork, trust, accountability, continuous learning, and high performance
• Promote and maintain good working relationships and collaboration with peers, clients, consultants, and suppliers
• Ensure safety is a priority that is managed in every project

TAKE OFF’S

• Prepare Electronic quality take-off’s for all self-performed work and materials

CRITICAL PATH

• Work with the VP of Construction Operations, to develop realistic critical path construction schedules

HAND OFF TRANSFER MEETING

• Set up and lead transfer meetings with the Project manager, Site Supervisor, and the VP of Construction Operations
• Proactively communicate with Project Mangers the bid requirements and address concerns
• Manage bid documents and lead the hand-off meetings with the Project Mangers

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Build and maintain a team directory of suppliers, supplies and trades
• Contribute to building and following standard operating procedures
• Provide regular continuous improvement recommendations to estimating bidding and processes

LEAD AND MENTOR

• Lead by example to instill and apply our core values of safety, teamwork, trust, accountability, continuous learning, and high performance
• Mentor and Manager team members as requested

Other duties as requiredRequired Experience & Skills

• 5+ years’ construction estimation experience required.
• Exceptional communication, management, customer service, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Strong working experience with MS Project, Office, and construction management, accounting and estimating software
• Strong knowledge and application of current provincial & municipal building codes
• Technically strong with the ability to analyze the projects, architectural, structural, and mechanical & electrical plans, specifications and permits
• Strong and effective communication, collaboration, and client service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• High degree and proactive organization, and time management skills
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated and enjoys a challenge
• Highly self-motivated, directed, and accountable
• Access to a vehicle and a valid BC driver’s license to drive to project sites throughout the lower mainland

How to ApplyWe want to hear from you! Please apply through our website careers page https://klondikecontracting.bamboohr.com/jobs. We would like to thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.We are building and growing to be a one-stop construction shop for design-build, construction management and general contracting services in the construction industry. Our group of companies currently includes Klondike Contracting Corp., Fairview Builder Services, Keith and Son Civil, and Arrow Equipment. Each company provides exceptional services that build value for our clients and projects.Quick Apply

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