This is a great opportunity for a Senior Project Coordinator to join a fast-paced Canadian construction company made up of fun and intelligent people working together in a progressive workplace.
Company Profile:
Our client specializes in steel building construction: design, supply, install, maintenance/upgrades and general contracting services.
Since their inception in 1985, they have constructed over 500 buildings on 4 continents: from large-scale international mining projects to community sports centers to local storage and warehousing projects. They represent multiple steel building manufacturers and can offer a wide range of commercial and industrial buildings in pre-engineered steel, conventional steel, or a hybrid of both. They also specialize in general contracting, structural steel and interior fit-out projects. They are a Vancouver based company that has performed work in North, Central, and South America, Russia, and Africa.
The company’s vision is to build happiness. Happiness for their customers, employees and suppliers. They provide attractive, high quality, cost-effective construction solutions that they deliver in safe and healthy working environments. They specialize in difficult challenges that require creativity, problem-solving and extensive experience.
Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:
As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for assessing the cost of construction projects and collaborating with the contractors to evaluate risks, estimate timelines, and ensure projects stay within budget constraints set by clients.
The ideal candidate will be positive, fun-loving, self-motivated, flexible, detailed oriented, and experienced in construction. He/she will need to have access to their own workspace with a high-quality internet connection for taking professional video calls and making phone calls during work hours. This is a full-time position that offers the opportunity for advancement and/or sponsorship for immigration to Canada for an ambitious individual.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend client meetings virtually as required pre-bid or post-bid.
- Review tender drawings and specifications in utmost detail. Develop Request for Information (RFI) question/clarifications for the Proposal Sales Manager (PSM) or Chief Estimator (CE) to issue to client.
- Read proposed Prime Contract terms and conditions. Flag any terms that Colony should be made aware of prior to submitting the proposal.
- Choose major subcontractors and suppliers for each project. Draft scopes of work and create detailed RFQs for suppliers/subs. Call, email, follow-up and field questions where necessary.
- Enter building designs into pre-eng manufacturer’s pricing software and run Simple Trade Off thermal calculations for wall and roof systems when required.
- Obtain multiple prices for scopes requiring competitive pricing and/or risk mitigation.
- Maintain Colony proposal folders in orderly fashion and in accordance with Colony file saving procedures.
- Create competitive advantages for Colony through innovative thinking and value engineering.
- Prepare estimates, draft proposals, construction schedules, execution plans, safety documents and any other technical customer requested bid forms. Commercial documents (HSE plan, Experience Portfolios, References, Financial Info, etc) to be prepared by PSM or CE.
- Organize estimates into logical cost codes.
- Present all proposal documents to PSM and Chief Estimator in final estimate review meetings prior to submittal.
- Maintain a database of budgetary unit prices for all scopes and divisions that can be used as plug numbers when required.
- Prepare for and attend Project Handover Meetings. Ensure any non-standard vendor payment terms are flagged for discussion and that all prices are valid for a minimum of 2 weeks after date of handover.
- Support Project Managers in interpreting estimates in the project execution phase. Estimate “substantial changes in scope” for projects during execution.
- Develop and maintain win-win relationships with vendors. Understand who is best suited for what type of work in a particular region.
- Provide feedback to vendors to help improve on future bids while maintaining a high ethical standard.
- Maintain the Colony trade/vendor database adding new trades/vendors and updating information as needed.
- Protect Colony’s interests both legally and financially against suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
- Ensure everyone working on Colony projects goes home healthy.
- Ensure complete client satisfaction with the ultimate goal of creating repeat customers.
Requirements
Education
- Degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related technical field from an accredited institution
Experience
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of construction estimating experience, with a strong focus on:
- Large, heavy industrial structural steel building projects
- Both conventional and pre-engineered construction
- Background in general contracting, with working knowledge of:
- Civil works
- Concrete
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Concrete tilt-up scopes
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills to accurately assess costs and resources
- Proficiency in mathematics with the ability to perform complex cost calculations
- Familiarity with estimating software and computer-aided design (CAD) programs
· Solid understanding of:
- Construction techniques
- Materials
- Industry regulations
- Strong ability to analyze:
- Tender specifications
- Drawings
- Contract documents
- Pricing components, assumptions, and allowances
Contractual & Commercial Knowledge
- Strong understanding of construction contract types, including:
- Lump sum
- Time & materials
- Cost-plus
- Ability to interpret contract language and apply or enforce terms with:
- Clients
- Suppliers
- Subcontractors
- Good understanding of project quality control (QC) requirements, including:
- Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- Inspection processes
Communication & Collaboration
- Clear and effective English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Comfortable communicating via:
- Phone
- Video calls
- Email
- Ability to interact professionally with Canadian-based teammates, clients, and suppliers
- Work Management & Personal Attributes
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Performs well in a fast-paced environment and remains calm under pressure
- Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
- Able to problem-solve independently and value constructive feedback
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and ethical judgment, even in difficult situations
Technology & Tools
Experience using:
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- Project Online
- Planner
- Microsoft Teams
- Technically savvy and quick to learn new software and tools
Mindset & Professionalism
- Enjoys problem-solving and embraces challenges
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development
- Team player with a positive, curious, and collaborative attitude
- Demonstrated employment stability
Job Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific time (11:00 PM to 8:00 AM Philippine time) with an hour break for lunch.
Location: Work from home
Industry: Construction
