Careers in Quantity Surveying
Senior Project Monitor—BTY Group
Senior Estimator—Whitewater West Industries Ltd.
Opportunity with the Concosts Group
Construction Estimator
A NATIONAL COMPANY OF LOCAL EXPERTS
BTY Group is Canada’s fastest growing consultancy for Cost Management, Project Monitoring, and Public-Private Partnership Technical Advisory services on projects across all industry sectors.
Our commitment to innovation and highly responsive service has helped us build eight offices across Canada in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Ottawa, St. Catharines and Montréal.
Over the last 33 years we have built a team of professionals with the local expertise and regional market insights that consistently enhance the value of our clients’ projects, and we are always looking for new team members.
BTY Group’s greatest asset is our people. When you join our team you will have the support of industry leading experts across every Canadian region and abroad.
We are looking for a Senior Project Monitor for our Vancouver office.
Ideal candidates will possess:
- Engaging leadership, teamwork and initiative skills
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Relevant education and professional qualifications
BTY Group proudly supports every team member with excellent compensation, benefits package and relocation assistance; unparalleled opportunities for on-going professional development; and exciting career opportunities in an involved and progressive work environment.
Send résumés and cover letters in confidence to careers@bty.com
To learn more about us visit BTY.COM
Posted: 2012/03/16
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SENIOR ESTIMATOR
Waterpark estimators work in a fast paced environment assembling costs and estimates for projects during the sales and project budgeting phases. Estimators must work under pressure to complete estimates in a timely manner and use their judgment to estimate costs when a limited basis for estimate is available.
The Senior Estimator will lead this group of estimators, assign new estimates, review completed estimates, escalate risky request for proposals to the Risk Review Committee before estimates for same are sent to sales and ensure that the estimating system reflect current industry practices and standards.
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To Apply
Applications are currently being accepted.
Include your cover letter and resume in your application with "Sr Estimator" in the subject
line of your email to careers@whitewaterwest.com
Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in this position!
More information about this and other roles at www.WhiteWaterWest.com
Posted: 2012/02/29
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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
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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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