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OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CONCOSTS GROUP

The Concosts Group established in 1968 is a Project Management and Professional Quantity Surveying firm with offices located in Burnaby and Kelowna, BC. Our Burnaby offices are currently seeking the following individual with a minimum of five years extensive experience.

Duties will include Project Management Administration, Project Finance Monitoring and Cost Consulting services. Strong computer skills are absolutely essential. This candidate must have excellent client communication skills and be proficient in English. Professional accreditations such as PQS, PEng, AScT, GSC, etc. are considered assets for this position.

Concosts supports and encourages candidates to obtain the necessary experience to become a Professional Quantity Surveyor upon successful completion of CIQS examination requirements if not already achieved.

If you are ambitious with an aggressive high energy level, then join us at Concosts. Apply in confidence with résumé and cover letter to:

Matthew K. Weber, AScT, PQS
General Manger
Email: pqs@concosts.com
Concosts website: www.concosts.com

Posted: 2012/01/18

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

Our client is a multi-disciplined industrial construction company that has been in continuous operations for over 55 years and performs work throughout Canada. Due to growth and expansion of projects and the company, they are looking for a Construction Estimator.

The key responsibility of this position is the estimating of construction and Maintenance Overload RFP's and RFQ's. To prepare high quality proposals for construction work which are consistent with the company's profit objectives, are competitive, and which utilize to the fullest advantage the expertise of the construction division. Day to day supervision of this position is the responsibility of the Chief Estimator.

Responsibility

• To receive tenders from the Chief Estimator and perform the requirements as assigned to fully complete the estimate and tender proposal
• To analyze tender requests, and organize the necessary work to complete and communicate with the Chief Estimator to ensure that necessary assistance is provided to complete the estimate in a timely and accurate manner
• Collection of all pertinent data and information for each job to be quoted. This included visit(s) to site, liaison with engineers, client representatives, project managers, etc.
• To ensure that the RFQ document has been reviewed for all items such as scope, GC's, special conditions, etc. and this info shared with the Chief Estimator for forwarding to senior management for risk analysis. Also ensure that all items are allowed for in estimate or clearly clarified/qualified in bid submission
• To ensure the timely submission of the completed proposals to the Chief Estimator for review/forwarding to the client within prescribed timelines
• Provide assistance to the Construction Overload and Maintenance division as directed by the Chief Estimator
• Attend training courses/seminars as required to stay current in field and to develop new skills
• Perform other duties as assigned or assumed on personal initiative with approval from manager

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years working in the construction industry in a similar role
• Proficiency with Word and Excel and related estimating software
• Analytical abilities a must
• Knowledge of Timberline Estimating would be an asset
• Affinity for working with numbers is critical
• A sound understanding and technical foundation in various building types, traditional subcontractor work scopes, construction systems and methods, construction specifications, tendering practices and contract types
• Preference will be given to those with or those pursuing QS certification
• Bachelors or Diploma in Construction, Building Technology, Project Management, Engineering or Architecture

For enquiries and applications, please forward details to: 201ce@arm-inc.ca

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