Roofing Estimator - Vancouver
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$80,000 to $100,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- $80,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Company:
United Roofing Inc. is a growing and dynamic industry leader that prides itself on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton offer superior Commercial Roofing, Cladding & Building Envelope Services, Traffic Coatings Application & Commercial Below Ground Waterproofing..
Position:
We are currently looking to hire a Roofing Estimator to join our growing Vancouver team. Projects vary from residential multifamily to commercial/ industrial work. Scope of work includes architectural facades and metal roofing systems. Hours are Monday-Friday 7h30 am-4:30pm.
Our Ideal candidate will be a reliable and responsible person who can work efficiently in a team atmosphere, using their knowledge and skills to achieve the task at hand. A safe professional mentality and solid work ethic are important to our company culture. Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in building envelope scope of work.
Key responsibilities:
- Send bids accurately and on time.
- Review project blueprints and specifications
- Review contract documents for management review.
- Perform occasional site reviews to get familiar with each project.
- Conduct comprehensive quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Lead bid preparation and coordination.
- Review contracts.
- Utilize quantity take-off software and tools. Proficiency with Planswift is an asse.
- Analyze historical data, market trends, and benchmarks.
- Research alternative materials and construction methods.
- Mentor and guide junior estimators.
- Lead value engineering efforts.
- Present cost estimates and reports to management and clients.
- Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders.
- Stay updated with industry advancements and regulations.
- Improve estimating processes and guidelines.
- Participate in post-project reviews.
- Support business development activities.
- Assist in subcontractor selection.
- Contribute to standardized estimating tools.
- Provide expertise for complex projects.
- Coordinate with estimating team members.
- Enhance professional skills and knowledge.
Assets for applicants:
- Building Envelope experience (5+ years)
- Strong skills in Excel, Word and on Screen Take-Off Software
- Ability to read plans and specifications
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Training can/will be provided for any hired candidates
What United Roofing can offer you:
- Positive and Enjoyable Work Environment
- Industry Competitive Wages
- Training and Certification (Tickets, Skills, Apprenticeship, etc.)
- Paths to Advancement Within Company
- Co-pay Health Insurance (After 3 Months)
- Company Cell Phone
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- Yearly bonus based on employee performance
Experience:
- Building Envelope: 5 years minimum
Only selected applicant will be contacted
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare accurate, timely bids by reviewing plans, specifications, and contracts, conducting quantity takeoffs and cost estimates, and coordinating bid preparation. Support project and business development teams through site reviews, value engineering, subcontractor selection, mentoring, and ongoing improvement of estimating processes.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least five years of building envelope estimating experience, be able to read plans and specifications, and have strong skills in Excel, Word, and on-screen takeoff software; PlanSwift proficiency is an asset. A valid driver's license is required, and candidates should be reliable, safety-minded, responsible, and effective in a team environment.
Skills
- Building Envelope Estimating
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Cost Estimation
- Blueprint And Specification Review
- Contract Review
- Bid Preparation And Coordination
- PlanSwift
- On-Screen Takeoff Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Market And Historical Data Analysis
- Value Engineering
- Team Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Subcontractor Selection
- Reading Plans And Specifications
Benefits
- Positive Work Environment
- Competitive Wages
- Training And Certification
- Advancement Opportunities
- Co-Pay Health Insurance After Three Months
- Company Cell Phone
- Two Weeks Paid Vacation
- Yearly Performance Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Roofing Estimating
- Building Envelope
- Commercial Roofing
- Metal Roofing Systems
- Architectural Facades
- Cladding
- Waterproofing
- Traffic Coatings
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Cost Estimates
- PlanSwift
- On-Screen Takeoff Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Blueprints
- Specifications
- Contract Documents
- Bid Preparation
- Value Engineering
- Historical Data
- Market Trends
- Construction Methods
- Subcontractor Selection
- Site Reviews
- Construction