Civil Estimator/project Coordinator

About the Company : Plan Contracting ltd. is a Civil Contractor and Construction Management firm based out of Sooke, BC. We are proud to be part of the vision to bring together our communities and employees in building a better Vancouver Island.

We want our projects to have a lasting positive impact on the community and we believe the footprint we leave behind will be there for decades and the stewardship of that is critical in all that we do.

Being a forward-thinking company matters to us and influences everything from where we build our projects to the amenities and technologies, we build into them. Having a team of great people to share our journey is the most critical element to our success and we are pleased to offer you a position with our organization. We offer compensation packages, excellent benefits, company events, team collaboration, and great work-life balance.

About the Role : Position Title :Civil Estimator/ Project Coordinator

The purpose of the Civil Estimator/Coordinator role is to provide support to the Senior Project Staff with take offs and estimation of civil projects.

Responsibilities : As a member of the Project Management Team, your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Read, interpret and understand tender drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical assistance to the Project Managers, including analysis of tender drawings and preparation of quantity take-offs.
• Identify costs involved in projects, and solicitation of sub-trade pricing for tenders both in person and on the phone, with follow-up analysis of sub-trade quotes.
• Review, along with the assistance of the Project Managers, updated design drawings and specifications for variances in project budgeting.
• Review shop drawings submissions to ensure conformance to project specifications and Subcontractor's scope.
• Distribute updated design drawings and specifications to subcontractors, as they pertain to their trade.
• Site visits as required

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the construction estimation industry is required
• Demonstrated history of successful bid results in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge in using MS Office and AutoCAD
• General project management skills (i.e. Budgeting and scheduling)
• Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet, project scheduling software, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Valid Driver’s License Salary : $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sooke, BC V9Z 0C4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

• construction estimating: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person