Senior Estimator

ABOUT WALES MCLELLAND

Wales McLelland is an industry leader, well established in BC, working mainly in the Lower Mainland. We have been in operation for over 50 years. Our success has been driven by and is thanks to our employees’ years of experience and excellence in the field. They’re the reason why we have a name that our partners trust.

Simply put, we’re family, and we’re always looking to welcome new talent to the team.

We are a general contractor that provides pre-construction, design-build, and construction management services for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients, we specialize in tilt-up construction.

Our Company values guide everything we do, at Wales McLelland our values include Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to grow their career, engage in a variety of projects and disciplines, and enjoy autonomy in their work.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication, and experience working for a General Contractor. The ideal individual will also love what they do, be self-motivated and accountable, and be adaptable.

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for estimating a variety of commercial and light industrial projects with a direct contribution to cost management and budgeting for various high-level projects. You will be responsible for gathering all data required for preparing lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus detailed estimates along with conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create estimates for commercial and light industrial projects, using whatever designs, drawings, sketches and information that is available
• Review and develop discipline and multi-discipline material takeoffs (MTO)
• Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm the complete scope
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Prepare instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information
• Evaluate and develop construction rates, subcontract cost estimates and proposals
• Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates; perform comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects
• Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness; provide recommendations for alternativesContact necessary sub-trades and suppliers for estimates; supply required drawings and data
• Proactively handle construction-related questions from sub-trades and suppliers
• Complete preliminary construction schedules
• Present the estimate to the required parties when required
• Liaise with the Business Development function to ensure they are apprised of the high-level details regarding the estimate
• Review of completed estimates vs. the estimates for improvement of the accuracy of future estimates
• Participate in the estimate/project handover meeting with Operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction and cost estimating
  
• Formal education in construction (Diploma/Certificate) is considered an asset
  
• Quantity Surveying or accounting-related degree and/or relevant experience would be an asset
  
• Understanding of a construction work site is considered an asset. Ability to document and organize complex streams of information (efficiently and accurately with minimal information, strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills)
  
• Clearly communicate estimating concepts to various individuals in the organization
  
• Understanding of Building Construction from concept to completion
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal)
  
• Ability to lead by example and set standards of professionalism
  
• Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office, Timberline, MS Project, Insite)

BENEFITS:

In addition to a positive and respectful work environment, the following are some of the benefits of working at Wales McLelland:

• Competitive compensation package
  
• Merit-based bonus
• RRSP matching
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Employee referral program
• Vacation and sick time
• Anniversary service recognition
  
• Learning and development program

Please note that we can only accept candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.