Vacancy: Construction Estimator
GNR Holdings Group Ltd DBA The Grounds Guys located at 3950 191 Street Surrey, BC V3Z 0Y6
Salary: $40.40 hourly/ 30 to 40 hours per week
Position: Fulltime/Permanent
Minimum Education: High School
Language: English
Work Location: Various locations in lower mainland British Columbia
Start Date: As soon as possible
Requirements: Completion of a three-year college program in civil or construction engineering technology OR 2 to 3 years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in landscaping.
Job Duties:
- Review landscape drawings, plans, specifications and project requirements to determine scope of work and estimating requirements.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for residential and commercial landscaping and outdoor construction projects.
- Calculate quantities and costs for labour, materials, equipment and subcontracted services, including pavers, concrete/retaining-wall blocks, aggregates, soil, sod, natural and synthetic turf, plants, irrigation and drainage materials.
- Estimate costs for grading, excavation, site preparation, patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage, irrigation, planting and other landscape construction work.
- Conduct site visits to assess measurements, existing conditions, access, grading, drainage and other factors affecting project costs.
- Obtain and analyze quotations from suppliers, contractors and subcontractors and incorporate pricing into project estimates.
- Prepare quantity take-offs, quotations, tenders, proposals, budgets and detailed cost breakdowns for clients.
- Review drawings, specifications and project changes and prepare revised estimates and change-order pricing when required.
- Maintain current records of material prices, labour rates, equipment costs, supplier quotations and previous project costs.
- Communicate with clients, landscape designers, project managers, suppliers, contractors and site supervisors to clarify project requirements and estimating details.
- Compare estimated costs with actual project expenses and assist management with project profitability, resource requirements and cost control.
- Maintain organized estimating files, drawings, quotations, cost records and other project documentation.
To apply e-mail your resumes to: groundguysrecruitment@gmail.com
