Company Introduction: T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 37 stores across the country: 14 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 14 in Ontario, and 2 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.

The Role: Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering & Design, the Construction Estimator is responsible to lead cost estimation for the construction and fit-out of new supermarket locations. This role focuses on core building components, including interior finishes, partitions, utilities, lighting, flooring, and refrigeration spaces, as well as equipment for commercial kitchen. You will support end-to-end project planning by producing accurate and competitive cost assessments that align with our design standards, operational needs, and rapid store rollout goals.

• Major Responsibilities: Prepare accurate, timely and well-organized construction estimates at various stages of design including concept with limited information to detail construction drawings for various properties on a national basis.

• Prepare estimates for new construction, renovations and tenant fit – ups.

• Work with Real Estate Team to ensure construction estimates are updated and relevant.

• Review soils, environmental & designated substance reports to ensure budgets reflect incremental costs and recommend cost effective alternatives.

• Prepare cost comparisons as required.

• Develop & maintain cost analogs based on historical data.

• Source new alternative cost-efficient materials and methods of construction.

• Review sub-trade quotes to verify conformity with bid documents.

• Tracks spending, reviews cost proposals and negotiates pricing, tracks against budget.

• Maintain relationships and database of subcontractors and supplier.

• Performs project analysis work and prepares presentation packages for approval.

• Assist in coordinating due diligence work for new and existing sites.

• Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or other related disciplines.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction estimating, preferably in the ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) sector.

• Design-build estimating background is an asset.

• Experience reviewing agreements and RFPs is required.

• Familiar with local/Canadian construction, renovations and tenant fit – ups practice.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to manage and analyze multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Capable of managing relationships across multiple levels of an organization.

• Self-motivated and results-driven.

• Excellent in spoken and written English.

• Able to communicate with Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) is an asset.

• Must be flexible and willing to travel within Canada as required.

Benefits

• Quarterly discretionary bonus
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Retirement benefit
• Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave
• Subsidized staff meal
• In-store staff purchase discount

Shift

• 5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.