Our client, a local general contractor in Vancouver, is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Vancouver. Focused on small to medium projects including new residential/commercia, tenant improvements, renovations projects. Salary range is $90,000 - $140,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.
Job Responsibilities of Estimator: General and Administrative tasks
The Estimator is responsible for maintaining profitable construction estimates within the company
Gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents, analyze labor, material and time requirements
Communicate effectively with the President, Senior Managers, Administrators, and Client Care Representatives
Coordinate all estimating activities including but not limited to:
Working closely with Architects, Engineers and Designers, Advisors, Trades
Overseeing all tendering and estimating - Guaranteeing client objectives & expectations are met in the estimating phase of construction.
Compiling and maintaining required electronic records and documents
Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, building plans, specifications, and related documents.
Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents.
Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
Prepare custom reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintain cost data base by entering and backing up data.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Attend site meetings when necessary
Prepare proposals that will include offering cutting-edge solutions to construction needs
Follow systems and procedures outlined in company directives
Process customer project bids in a courteous, efficient and timely manner




Organize workflow to meet client deadlines
Work overtime and weekends when required
Requirements and Qualifications of Estimator: Minimum 5 years experience in estimating
Experience in sales or customer service and/ or business
Equal to or 6 years working knowledge of the construction & building industry
A minimum of 3 years in construction estimating and preferred education in estimation
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Architects/Engineers/Designers
Excellent command of the English language in both written and oral forms
Must have a valid B.C. Driver License and clean driver’s abstract (documents required)
Excellent interpersonal skills as well as conflict resolution abilities
Ability to identify and meet customers' needs and requirements
Must be computer literate and current on new technologies
Preferred experience in estimating software
Above average experience in Microsoft office and Windows systems
Clean police background check (document required to complete contract)
Exceptional phone and client care skills
Positive and upbeat attitude with strong problem solving
Must have superior organization and time management skills
Proactive, detail orientated, client focused, and has a strong background in managing commercial and residential construction projects.
Other Skills Post-secondary diploma is an asset, as are experience in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
Experience in sales/networking, quick decision-making and excellent written and verbal skills.
Hands-on experience working with project management/estimation software is important.
Integrity and high commitment are essential in this position.
Open minded, client care oriented while still maintaining a strong business sense.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Ideal Candidate: Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.
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📌 Estimator, Commercial/Residential Buildings | General Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment (British Columbia)
🏢 Outpost Recruitment
📍 British Columbia