Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Estimator

Shift: Permanent, Full-Time

Department:
Estimating

Location:

Richmond, BC

Reports to:

Manager, Estimating

Salary: 80,

The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment assembling costs and estimates for projects during the sales and project budgeting phases. The successful candidate must have the ability to work under pressure to complete estimates in a timely manner and use their judgment to estimate costs when a limited basis for estimate is available. Please note that this is a technical role involving the creation of detailed complex estimates.

It is not a role in which price list prices are applied to create quotations.

• Create detailed complex estimates for waterslides, aquatic play structures and dry play structures, using available design drawings, sketches and information; price lists will not be available to create quotations.
• Manage the production of large detailed estimates with the support of other estimators.
• Undertake a thorough estimate check process of work completed by other members of the team.
• Assist in the development of proposal documents.
• Assist sales in providing both detailed and budget on the spot estimates for possible future proposals.
• Develop preliminary slide support and tower design concepts.
• Draft scope of work documents.
• Ensure that estimates reflect current costs and that the costing database is kept up to date.
• Review completed projects vs. the estimates for improvement of the accuracy of future estimates.
• Usage of Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) procedures.
• May act as a project manager on small projects, as required.
• Interact effectively within all levels of the White Water team and external contacts relating to the Waterparks and Attractions business units and Project Services.
• Execute responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards.
• Contributes to a culture of development/sustenance of Continuous Improvement and Lean philosophies.
• Respect for people through positive communication, consideration and collaborative relationships.
• Maintain and follow best practices for operations including Customer Service, Quality, Lean Management and Safety.
• Define and align goals with departmental goals.

• Math, statistics and analyst education and experience is highly valuable.
• An Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or Accounting related degree and/or relevant experience would be an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in construction or manufacturing estimating is preferred.
• Able to create Bills of Materials and take-offs.
• Able to read and interpret construction/engineering drawings.
• Able to create estimates under pressure that are accurate and reflect the company’s costs, using any and all information provided.
• Experience with contract management would be an asset.
• Must be comfortable with extensive use of Excel in creating and interpreting spreadsheets as well as MS Project; an understanding of Timberline (or similar pricing package) would be an asset.
• Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, fun, and professional environment!
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English with the ability to write clear reports.
• Willing and able to work outside of normal operating hours if requested on an as-needed basis.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

• Accountability – We do what we say
• Collaboration – We work well together
• Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers
• Communication – We listen to and understand each other
• Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other
• Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimistic
• Flexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstances.