Estimator
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
British Columbia
Salary
Variable
Anticipated Start Date
Anytime
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Park Derochie is a Canadian Owned and Operated, Best Managed Company | Platinum Member with over 65 years of experience in coatings, fireproofing, insulation, scaffolding, blast cleaning, metalizing, and spray foam in large commercial and industrial sectors. Our ‘Best in Class’ approach is built on a strong work ethic, commitment to customer satisfaction, professional development, safety, and a dedicated workforce.
A position with Park Derochie will give you the opportunity to establish a solid career with a large, well-established, and growing company. If you enjoy working with a dynamic team and are seek professional advancement, we invite you to join our team.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with British Columbia Sr. Estimator (when applicable) and British Columbia division Manager to determine scopes of work to ensure proper bidding strategies;
- Responsible for organizing systems to pursue leads for additional RFQs, RFPs, Tenders for the British Columbia division;
- Complete all aspects of large complex British Columbia RFP’s / RFQ’s;
- Prepare and complete estimates with a detailed review with British Columbia Division Manager of proposal specifications, drawings, quantity take-off, costing, generation of proposal documents, and contract review from assignment through to bid closeout;
- Compute cost factors, develop work execution strategies for British Columbia division;
- Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, plan for additional resources, develop realistic action plans for the British Columbia division;
- Communicate with customers during bidding process and attend meetings related to project’s bidding;
- Generate bid proposals and provide follow up with the customer through bid closeout for the British Columbia division;
- Ensure estimates reflect current and projected industry trends;
- Coordinate and manage estimating meetings to co-ordinate activities between all estimators, as required;
- Coordination with other internal division personnel to ensure bids are fulsome, accurate, and competitive
- Coordination with and management of subcontractors
- Work with management teams and clients to ensure all cost controls are being dealt with in a timely and accurate fashion;
- Ensure internal controls and guidelines are being met and followed;
- Review project documents, specifications, and contractual documents are in order to provide and prepare accurate and comprehensive cost control analysis;
- Monitor the detailed construction process of each project to ensure full adherence to work plans within agreed budget and resources;
- Responsibility for the preparation, accuracy, coordination, and review of British Columbia bids
- Ensure product meets project requirements;
- Facilitating the definition of project scope vs non-scope, and ensure company goals and deliverables are achieved;
- Coordination with other internal division personnel to ensure multi-division bids are fulsome, accurate, and competitive
- Provide support to project team and ensure all appropriate documentation is completed in a timely fashion to meet company expectations and deadlines;
- When required, build and present marketing and technical presentations;
- Work closely with the Company in all its geographical locations
- Maintain a demeanor that is consistent with the nature of this position;
- Ensure all documentation and files are maintained properly for each project;
- Ensure corporate safety, quality, and training policies and general practices are adhered to;
- Uphold commitment to safety and demonstrate ongoing practices to maintain relevance;
- Such further duties as may be assigned or directed by the Company from time to time
What You Need to Have
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Good planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Written communication skills.
- The ability to read and interpret construction drawings is required.
- Experience in estimating and bidding in the construction industry is required
- Experience in estimating and bidding industrial coatings is strongly preferred; commercial coatings experience is also an asset.
- Project Coordination or Project Management experience is an asset.
- Technical knowledge of industrial coatings systems is an asset.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a commitment to service excellence for the client.
What We Offer
- Supportive & dynamic team.
- Extended health & dental care.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development opportunities.
- On-site parking.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.