Pacific Ropes is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Estimator to join our Management Team. The Estimator will lead the estimating and pre-construction process for projects in BC, ensuring accurate and comprehensive project estimates. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction estimating, particularly in structural steel installation, and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the estimating and pre-construction process for projects in BC, collaborating with the Management Team.
- Oversee all aspects of the estimating and pre-construction process, including pre-estimate meetings, site visits, kickoff meetings, and estimate archiving.
- Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine project requirements and identify risks.
- Complete comprehensive quantity take-offs of labor, equipment, and materials based on contract drawings and specifications.
- Work autonomously while providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to maximize the efficiency and productivity of team members involved in estimates.
- Ensure adherence to project and company safety standards and environmental programs within estimates.
- Manage post-estimate/pre-construction efforts until the internal handover to Operations.
- Maintain and develop contacts within the construction industry
- Serve as an ambassador for the company, liaising with clients and owners
- Proactively seek new business opportunities to expand operations within Canada.
- Respond to RFPs and new construction projects, tracking deadlines and progress.
- Complete drawings for engineering and job planning purposes.
- Calculate costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements based on drawings and specifications.
- Manage bids from vendors and contractors.
- Consult with clients, vendors, and others to produce accurate estimates.
- Document site visits with pictures and site plans outlining equipment needs.
- Compile and record actual costs for projects.
- Maintain high levels of customer service and responsiveness, resolving customer issues promptly.
- Strengthen and build customer relationships to ensure retention.
- Assist the billing team with monthly invoicing.
- Attend weekly sales meetings with the operations team and prepare monthly sales reports.
- Manage CRM-Hubspot, including attending presentations, taking notes, updating CRM with new leads, and following up on new leads for estimating or RFPs.
Qualifications:
- 1-5 years of construction estimating experience, preferably including structural steel installation and leading estimates of $1-10MM.
- Experience in steel bridge and industrial construction is advantageous.
- Structural steel erection experience (asset)
- Degree in construction or civil engineering.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Excellent communication skills for internal and external clients (oral, written, and presentations).