Formwork Estimator

Job summary

The estimator will assemble detailed project estimates including labour, material, and equipment costs while collaborating with project management and trade partners. They are responsible for analyzing project designs for cost efficiencies and tracking actual costs against estimates throughout the project lifecycle.

Job details

About Us 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’vealways 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. Today, Bosa Construction collaborates with owners, consultants, and trades to construct residential, commercial, and institutional developments throughout the Lower Mainland, always with safety top of mind and backed by our COR safety certification. Some of our notable projects include Tesoro, North Harbour, Emerson, Axis – and many more to come. About the Role Bosa Construction is hiring an estimator to drive our formwork division forward with detailed, precise and timely estimates. We are focused on building and maintaining longstanding relationships within the Lower Mainland construction industry and that all stems from how we bid and price our jobs. You will partner closely with Bosa Construction leadership, Project Managers and our current and future trade partners. 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; Conceptual estimating from preliminary drawings through final cost analysis; Track estimated versus actual costs over the life of the project. Skills & Experience At least three solid years of experience working on complex projects concrete and formwork projects from beginning to end; High level of attention to detail to drive accuracy and consistency throughout your work; Experience and comfortable working with on-screen takeoff tools and Excel; Able to balance multiple deliverables at different phases of completion and complexity; Knowledge of trade practices, market conditions, and building materials; Certificate, diploma, or degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, and/or PQS; 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. #LI-RA1

What you’ll do

The estimator will assemble detailed project estimates including labour, material, and equipment costs while collaborating with project management and trade partners. They are responsible for analyzing project designs for cost efficiencies and tracking actual costs against estimates throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in complex concrete and formwork projects. A certificate, diploma, or degree in a relevant construction field is required, along with proficiency in takeoff tools and Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus program

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Estimating
• Formwork
• Concrete
• Labour analysis
• Material pricing
• Budgeting
• Project planning
• Cost analysis
• On-screen takeoff
• Excel
• Construction management
• Technical specifications
• Subcontractor management
• Building technology
• Communication
• On-Screen Takeoff (Estimating Software)
• Project Scoping
• Planning
• Construction
• Construction Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Subcontracting
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Estimator
• Valuers and Loss Assessors
• Cost Estimators