Posted 24 months ago
Senior Estimator
@ Flatiron Construction Corp
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Flatiron Construction Corp is hiring a Senior Estimator to prepare project cost estimates from specifications and contract plans. The role covers takeoffs, vendor and subcontractor research, and hand-off meetings between the pursuit and project teams. The posting offers a salary of CAD $150,000 to $180,000 per year plus benefits.
Pay:
$150,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Review specifications, drawings and pre-bid scope
- Calculate takeoffs and material quantities
- Incorporate historical cost and productivity data
- Advise on contract risk and design options
- Research vendors and subcontractors
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management
- 10+ years construction estimating or cost control preferred
- Advanced HCSS Heavy Bid knowledge
- Experience with alternative delivery methods
- Strong technical writing skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Construction Management |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness |
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Flatiron Construction Corp
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Full company description
What is Flatiron? We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities. We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency. Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved. Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work. We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry. We transform infrastructure.
- LinkedIn followers
- 112,556
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,202
- Reported office locations
- 385 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 900, Broomfield, CO 80021, US
- 860 Aviation Pkwy, Suite 1000, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, US
- 4020 Viking Way, Suite 210, Richmond, British Columbia V6V 2N2, US
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- Business categories
- Building Material
- Transportation
- Real Estate
- Other recorded names
- Flatiron Construction Corp
- Specialties
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Highway
- Road and Interchange Construction
- Bridge Construction
- Rail Construction
- Airport Construction
- Dam
- Water
- Industrial and Underground Construction
- Design-Build
- Engineering
- Bid-Build
- Progressive Design-Build
- Construction Manager/ General Contractor (CM/GC)
- and Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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What is Flatiron? We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities. We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Broomfield, CO |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1947 |
| Specialties | Heavy Civil ConstructionHighwayRoad and Interchange ConstructionBridge ConstructionRail ConstructionAirport ConstructionDamWaterIndustrial and Underground ConstructionDesign-Build |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 49 |
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Overview
Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.
Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Apply now and transform your career with us.
What you will be doing
- Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
- Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
- Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
- Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
- Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
- Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
- 10+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
- Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
- Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary Min
CAD $150,000.00/Yr.Salary Max
CAD $180,000.00/Yr.Journal
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