Mass Timber Estimator

• →Leverage your understanding of the mass timber market to develop mass timber supplier relationships, understanding supply chain information such as costing, availability, species, lead times, certifications, etc.  Use this to inform your judgment in developing quick estimates. 
• →Work with SC Engineering department and BD Engineers to support project clients and relationships throughout the consulting/preconstruction phase (where SC is EOR), with engineering/estimating support, technical constructability support and contractor communication. 
• →Work with SC shop and mass timber carpenters to develop labour estimates. 
• →Work with SC site personnel to develop site estimates for mass timber construction.
• →Review and understand project drawings, mass timber specifications, scope, schedule, logistics, site conditions, sustainability requirements, etc. 
• →Create and communicate preliminary budgets and proposals, understanding the client needs and key project constraints. 
• →Leverage your understanding of mass timber materials and technical specs to perform accurate, detailed and presentable material takeoffs.
• →Develop a concise but comprehensive sales estimate of costs for the project.
• →Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and lead time. 
• →Speak with new clients, using knowledge of the company’s business, past projects and methodology to respond to their project and questions. 
• →Correspond with architects, contractors and owners/developers to provide information, pricing, and samples.
• →Respond and communicate promptly and consistently, with a sense of urgency.
• →Develop and maintain estimate and proposal templates.
• →Track market fluctuations and communicate key findings internally and externally.
• →Scope incoming opportunities and summarize key project information for internal review.
• →Develop and grow estimating proformas & database.  Develop and grow key supplier information, contacts and costing database. Organize past project data into useful charts and KPIs.
• →Lead visitor tours of our shop, and the DLT mass timber manufacturing line
• →Create fabrication orders for mass timber product samples and coordinate delivery to clients.
• →Lead project handover meetings for awarded projects.
• →Use and grow your skills for estimating in spreadsheets and software (Bluebeam, Excel, 3D programs, etc).
• →Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of the Company’s products and services.

• Completion of a three-year college program in civil or construction engineering technology.
• Preferred 3 years of experience in mass timber industry, estimating mass timber buildings.
• Knowledge of mass-timber product supply chain is an asset
• Significant experience with Excel, development of smart spreadsheets.  Experience with Bluebeam.
• Good at quick math. Experience working with 3D modelling software such as Rhino/AutoCAD an asset.
• Detailed personality with an eye for accuracy, data organization, ability to multi-task, service-oriented.
• High level of fluency reading drawings, specifications, and related project documents.
• Great communication skills, verbally and written (strong grammar/spelling).

You will be working with many of our staff, but reporting to our Business Development & Preconstruction Manager, Gerald Epp Jr.

In the next 3 months

• Employment Type: Permanent, full-time position
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Location: Full-time in person at Abbotsford office located at 1929 Foy Street, Abbotsford, BC, V2T6B1. 
• Language of work: English
• Hourly Wage rate for this position: $40.40 per hour
• Benefits: We offer a benefits package that includes 3 weeks vacation, extended medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, and a matching RRSP program after 2 years employment.