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Senior Cost Estimator

@ MKA Canada Inc.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

MKA Canada Inc. is hiring a Senior Cost Estimator for its Vancouver office to lead a team preparing conceptual to detailed estimates and construction audits. The role involves quantity take-offs, claims resolution, client interaction and regular travel across Canada and abroad. The posting states a salary of $90,000 to $100,000 per year and a remote work option.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team preparing estimates for large commercial, institutional and infrastructure projects
  • Lead detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications
  • Conduct construction audits and reconcile estimates and project costs
  • Resolve project issues with clients, contractors and owners

Requirements summary:

  • 5 to 10 years of construction estimating or quantity surveying experience
  • Recognized technical qualification in construction management or estimating
  • CIQS, RICS or PMI accreditation is an asset
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
  • Estimating software experience is an asset

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2026-11-14
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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: moderate · ground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description
Company Description

MKA Canada Inc. is a multidisciplinary construction consulting company that provides construction management solutions to Project Owners and the Insurance, Legal, Construction and Surety Industry Sectors. Recognizing the unique needs of each client, our construction estimating, scheduling and construction management professionals utilize extensive industry experience and diverse skills to deliver a broad spectrum of quality services and integrated solutions to our clients.

Role Description

This is a full time role for a Senior Cost Estimator to join our Vancouver office location. This position is for an individual capable of managing a team of estimators in the development of conceptual level to highly detailed level estimates and construction audits in the resolution of claims in a wide ranging number of projects. Ideally the candidate should possess a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in construction quantity surveying, estimating and cost management functions, preferably with site-based experience.

The position is based in the Vancouver area, though travel will be required, both nationally and internationally, depending on the location of individual projects.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Leading a team in the preparation of estimates on large scale commercial, institutional and infrastructure facilities.
  • Leading the preparation of detailed quantity take-offs for complex designs from site investigations, specifications and design drawings.
  • Interfacing with clients, contractors and project owners in the resolution of project issues.
  • Undertaking assignments and site inspections as necessary.
  • Understand construction design and layout plans, specifications, construction codes and standards.
  • Possess knowledge of current market conditions affecting the cost of construction, technological innovations, contractual laws and obligations, material specifications, and regional variations affecting supply of labour and materials.
  • Understand and conduct detail analysis and reconciliation of estimates and audit of project costs.

Qualification Requirements

  • A recognized technical qualification in the field of construction management or estimating in all major construction trades.
  • Accreditation from CIQS, RICS or PMI will be an asset.

Skill Requirements

  • Be a self-directed individual, capable of providing technical expertise, leadership and mentorship to junior staff in the development of a core project team.
  • Exercise sound judgment and have the ability to provide cost and financial advice at any stage of a building project to meet the needs of our clients in a variety of challenging multi-million dollar project environments.
  • Have the ability to manage multiple projects, work accurately and prioritize tasks accordingly.
  • Be an effective and accurate project record controller.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in written reports on all aspects of the role.
  • Ability to build rapport, collaborate effectively across teams, and communicate with confidence is essential.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and contractors.
  • Actively contribute to project delivery.
  • Be proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word. Knowledge in the use of various estimating software systems would be seen as an asset.

Salary Expectations

$90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per annum

What You Get

As an employer, MKA provides a competitive salary, combined with an attractive benefits and retirement savings plans and the ability to have work from home flexibility.

Our dynamic work environment is one which provides the opportunity to work on a diverse range of project type and scale. Additionally, opportunities for advancement exist based on proven performance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

www.mkainc.ca

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