Civil Construction Estimator/Project Manager - Jobs in Nanaimo, BC

Job Description

Who we are: Milner Group is a family run business that has been serving Vancouver Island for nearly fifty years. We started out with one gravel pit and one truck to serve our clients, we gradually expanded into civil contracting, and continued to grow from there. We now are proud to offer residential and commercial development, general excavation, municipal road building, highways infrastructure, logging, and wood waste recycling. Milner group continues to provide services such as trucking, gravel quarrying, demolition, and hazardous materials abatement, hauling, and disposal services for residential and commercial waste to a diverse range of clients in the Mid-Island area. Milner Group is a small company with big goals, a hard-working team, and a lot of equipment. Our team is passionate about our work and committed to our clients —no project is too big or small for Milner Group!VANCOUVER ISLAND IS WHERE WE LIVE, WORK & PLAY!The Opportunity: We are seeking a full time Estimator/Project Manager to join our growing company, as a key member of our dynamic management team. The successful applicant will prepare civil cost estimates for various construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of service. Additionally, they will provide leadership and oversight for secured projects. Although our head office is in Nanaimo, travelling to various job sites within Vancouver Island is required.As an Estimator/Project Manager you would:

• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction supervision to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues if they arise
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
• Confer with engineers, designers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates12
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project with assistance from account department
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to construct or sub-contract components
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations

To be successful in this role, you will be a highly motivated self-starter and have the following qualifications:

• 2 or more years of Civil Construction experience
• 1 or more years of Estimating experience
• Ability to create/implement new processes
• Certification in project management considered an asset
• Knowledge of BC and Canadian Construction Regulations
• Experience with Microsoft Office to assist with bidding and administration of projects
• Experience with construction administration and bidding and tendering projects
• The ability to relate and discuss issues with a range of professionals from trades people to senior management.
• Logical approach to problem solving, persuasive powers, ability to motivate.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent time & Project Management skills

What we offer:

• Bonus pay
• Company car
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision care
• RRSP’s

We offer compensation above industry average, and a friendly environment in which to grow and develop within our company.Applications, including resume in word format along with a cover letter outlining reasons for interest in the position and desired compensation should be submitted electronically to carly.amirault at milnergroup.ca.**Only those candidates currently eligible to work in Canada will be considered**Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAdditional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:Employees are expected and required to follow all safety and PPE measures, including the outlined use of masks or face coverings and maintaining physical distancing of 2 meters.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Project Management: 1 year (preferred)
• Estimating: 2 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No