Posted 8 days ago
Estimator
@ Bosa Construction
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Bosa Construction is hiring an estimator for its formwork division to prepare accurate, detailed and timely estimates for bids on formwork jobs. The role involves assembling labour, material, equipment and trade pricing, reviewing designs for cost efficiencies, and tracking estimated versus actual costs. The posting asks for three to five years of complex project experience and a salary of $90,000 to $115,000 plus a bonus program.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble labour, material, equipment and trade pricing for estimates
- Review designs and scopes to find cost efficiencies
- Prepare labour needs and breakdowns for budgets and planning
- Track estimated versus actual costs over the project life
Requirements summary:
- Three to five years of complex project experience, ideally in concrete or formwork
- Experience with on-screen takeoff tools and Excel
- Certificate, diploma or degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology or PQS
- Strong attention to detail and communication with owners, architects and subtrades
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PQS |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred), College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Bosa Construction
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Full company description
Our approach today has been the same since day one: honest, hard work creates projects and partnerships that last decades. This was the mindset of Robert Bosa when he first landed in Canada, and it continues to drive how we work 35 years later. From humble builder to forward-thinking construction partner, we’ve always been focused on moving our legacy forward with trusted, hand-crafted techniques and a modern, hands-on management style. Today, Bosa Construction collaborates with owners, consultants, and trades to construct residential, commercial, and institutional developments throughout the Lower Mainland.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,116
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 110
- Reported office locations
- 1021 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 0C3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Bosa Construction
- Specialties
- Construction
- Formwork
- Construction Management
- General Contracting
- Pre-Construction
- Virtual Construction
- and Building Information Modeling
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Our approach today has been the same since day one: honest, hard work creates projects and partnerships that last decades. This was the mindset of Robert Bosa when he first landed in Canada, and it continues to drive how we work 35 years later. From humble builder to forward-thinking construction partner, we’ve always been focused on moving our legacy forward with trusted, hand-crafted techniques and a modern…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | ConstructionFormworkConstruction ManagementGeneral ContractingPre-ConstructionVirtual Constructionand Building Information Modeling |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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ABOUT BOSA CONSTRUCTION
Our approach today is the same as it was 35 years ago: quality, commitment and integrity creates projects and partnerships that last decades. This was the mindset of our founders who started our company all those years ago, and it continues to drive how we work decades later.
From humble builder to forward-thinking construction partner, we’ve always been focused on moving our legacy forward through hands-on mentorship and, more recently, our Bosa Construction Legacy Scholarship to support future leaders in the trades.
YOUR NEW OPPORTUNITY
Bosa Construction is hiring an estimator to support our passionate and relationship driven formwork division. You will partner closely with Bosa Construction leadership, Project Managers and our current and future trade partners; supporting an accurate, detailed and timely estimate to bid and win on formwork jobs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble all estimating input including labour, material, equipment and trade pricing;
- Collaborate with peers in virtual construction, operations and project management to form a value-add preconstruction team;
- Prepare and analyze labour needs and breakdowns to assist with budgets and planning;
- Review designs to identify areas of improvement and opportunity for cost efficiencies;
- Complete project scope of work reviews to ensure completeness of estimates, and all technical specifications, subcontractor scopes, and general condition items have been quantified and costed;
- Build strong relationships and long-term partnership opportunities with our trades and suppliers;
- Support other pre-construction tasks like scheduling, design support, and site coordination as needed;
- Track estimated versus actual costs over the life of the project.
Skills & Experience
- At least three to five (3-5) solid years of experience working on complex projects from beginning to end, ideally in the concrete and formwork industries;
- Able to balance multiple deliverables at different phases of completion and complexity;
- Knowledge of trade practices, market conditions, and building materials;
- Experience and comfortable working with on-screen takeoff tools and Excel;
- Certificate, diploma, or degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, and/or PQS;
- High level of attention to detail to drive accuracy and consistency throughout your work;
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of employees and owners, architects, and subtrades.
YOUR REWARDS
We’re committed to the success and development of our people and recognize that they are the drivers behind our success. We provide our teams with the tools and support they need to strive, thrive, and advance their long-term career here.
The base salary range for this role is between $90,000 to $115,000, depending on experience, plus a competitive bonus program. During the interview process, let’s talk to get the right fit for your experience level.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Want to love what you do? We’re always looking for talented, values-driven, passionate people who take pride in their work. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition, and all applicant information will be kept on file for future opportunities.
Discover your next opportunity and click the “Apply Now” button below!
Thank you for your interest in Bosa Construction.
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