Concrete Estimator

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction Company is a North America–based construction services firm with operations across Asia, India, and Europe. Founded in 1902, it is guided by values of active caring, teamwork, integrity, and commitment, with more than 120 years of impact on skylines and the industry.

With over 16,000 employees, Turner delivers approximately $29 billion in annual construction across 1,500+ projects, specializing in large, complex builds and advancing innovation and new technologies. Its work spans healthcare, education, commercial, aviation, and infrastructure sectors.

In Canada, where it has operated for more than 50 years, Turner employs nearly 1,000 people and generates close to $1 billion in annual revenue. With over 930 professionals, the company plays a key role in the industry while supporting communities through local projects, partnerships, and volunteer efforts. Turner is committed to quality, safety, inclusion, and building lasting value for the communities it serves.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity also offers:

• Access to practical tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear.
• Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable).
• Invitations to participate in company events and activities.
• Hard and soft skills training programs.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement across a variety of projects, roles, and business units.
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals, with opportunities to mentor and support the next generation of construction professionals as your career progresses.
• Thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more that start on your first day of employment.
• Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$95,000 to CA$120,000, depending on experience and fit.

THE CONCRETE ESTIMATOR OPPORTUNITY

Turner Construction's Vancouver office is seeking a full-time Concrete Estimator to join our Self Perform Operations (SPO) team.

Turner Construction’s Self Perform Operation (SPO) team enhances the company’s ability to self-perform key project tasks, providing greater control over quality, schedule, safety, and cost. The team manages work such drywall, concrete, rough carpentry works, demountable partitions, and more.   

This position is based in the Greater Vancouver area and requires the successful candidate to work on-site at project locations, our Vancouver head office, or our Burnaby warehouse as required. The role is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, and reports to the Preconstruction Estimator. The Concrete Estimator will prepare detailed estimates for project based on construction drawings and specifications and communicate bids and scopes of work.

As a Concrete Estimator, you will: 

• Represent Self Perform Operations during planning, pursuit, and preconstruction as a subject matter expert for assigned trade packages.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, trade partners, suppliers, consultants, and clients.
• Partner closely with Preconstruction, Operations, Procurement, and Field Leadership to develop estimates that are both competitive and executable.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and contribute to pricing, procurement, and pursuit planning discussions.
• Develop conceptual estimates to support early pursuit and planning efforts where design information is limited or not yet available, using project requirements, historical data, benchmarking, assumptions, and cost modelling.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, logistics plans, site conditions, and project requirements to identify scope, risks, opportunities, and cost impacts.
• Collaborate with Turner project teams throughout preconstruction and tendering to understand project logistics, schedule constraints, phasing, mobilization and demobilization requirements, operational requirements, and site-specific challenges, and incorporate temporary protection, hoarding, access, dust control, noise mitigation, and other measures that may not be fully defined in the drawings or specifications.
• Prepare detailed estimates by completing quantity takeoffs, labour productivity analyses, material and equipment pricing, and supporting cost studies for assigned scopes.
• Develop and maintain self-perform budgets throughout preconstruction, tracking design changes and progressively updating scope, quantities, and pricing to align with the evolving design intent and support the final GMP or lump-sum tender submission.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level proposals from subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers, including leading scope reviews with them to identify and resolve scope gaps, overlaps, constructability concerns, and coordination issues.
• Support value analysis and cost optimization efforts by identifying solutions that improve project value while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive and competitive self-perform estimate and submission packages for lumpsum and GMP bids, including clearly defined assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, allowances, and alternates.
• Prepare bid comparisons, scope analyses, and award recommendations based on best value, project objectives, and risk considerations.
• Lead estimate turnover meetings with SPO and project teams, communicating key scope assumptions, risks, opportunities, production rates, phasing requirements, and procurement strategies to support effective project planning and execution.
• Analyze estimate performance and cost trends by comparing estimates with buyout, forecast, and final project outcomes.
• Maintain accurate estimate documentation, historical cost and pricing data, production rates, benchmarks, market intelligence, and estimating tools and templates to support pricing accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, assistant estimators, and interns while promoting estimating best practices.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, new market opportunities, and process improvements that strengthen Turner SPO’s competitive position.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Is this the right role for you:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of estimating best practices, with the ability to perform accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of project information.
• Strong conceptual estimating skills, with the ability to understand project and design requirements and develop estimates from limited information.
• Knowledge of estimating tools and templates, with the ability to develop or customize them to suit specific project and trade-package requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with familiarity in Bluebeam and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with project teams, trade partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to project sites, the Vancouver office, and the Burnaby warehouse, as required.

HOW TO START YOUR JOURNEY WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

We’re always looking for talented individuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate about their work. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for you, click "APPLY" on this posting and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More Opportunities:

• Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company's values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
• Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
• Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.