ABOUT TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community. With a staff of over 10,000 employees, the company completes $15 billion in construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.
Our vision is to be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. We plan and deliver building projects of all types and sizes-schools and hospitals, stadiums and museums, airports, data centers, offices and more-throughout North America and in 30 countries around the world. Our reputation for integrity, working safely, delivering complex and challenging projects, and driving innovation to bring our whole industry forward has been earned over many years.
Canadian Presence – Vancouver
Our local team consists of 150+ highly dedicated professionals, whose unique experience includes projects in various market sectors, including but not limited to commercial buildings and interiors, higher education, healthcare, industrial, and government. We are proud to have been awarded one of BC's 2023 Top 100 Employers, and to have representation on the 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction list.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Turner Construction, located in Vancouver, is seeking a full-time (40 hours) Estimator to work Monday to Friday. In this role, you will prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications, and communicate bids and scopes of work. The position reports to the Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders.Serve as liaison with Trade partners, Design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client; and as point of contact for managing assigned trade partners and distributing information.Support constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers, and trade partner market.Develop value analysis study including defining more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope.Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into BidRecording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for bid awards.Supervise Assistant Estimators and Estimating Interns as assigned.Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This job requires the employee to frequently sit, use hands to handle objects or controls, talk, hear, view a computer monitor, and use a keyboard. Vision abilities needed include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally be mobile, travel short or long distances, and perform tasks at construction sites, office locations, or off-site venues. The role involves regularly lifting up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The work environment is mainly office-based with quiet to moderate noise, but may also include construction sites with exposure to moving parts, precarious places, fumes, weather conditions, and electrical shock risks, where noise levels are moderate to loud. The employee must follow safety policies and laws, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.