Estimator

hybrid
Vancouver, BC, Canada .
full-time . February 19, 2026

Description

About Scott

We are a well-known and trusted Construction Manager based in Western Canada. With offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Scott has been providing construction management services and building relationships since 1984. Our diverse portfolio of projects includes commercial, residential, and institutional sectors. Our teams take an active role in driving project decisions through a solution-seeking approach and influencing industry growth by advancing proactive building practices such as LEED and other sustainability certifications, Passive House, modular, and mass timber projects. Our vision is to be a progressive, industry shaping leader built on our culture of collaboration, social responsibility, and lasting relationships.

What we Offer

We have an award-winning culture that embraces flexibility and continuous improvement. Our culture is centered around our value of People First. We recognize the importance of our team member experience and measure our team engagement annually. We are recognized leaders in mental health and are actively involved within the community. We have active Impact and Mental Health Committees. We are Climate Smart certified. Our total rewards package includes RRSP matching, Wellness Allowance, and a well-rounded Benefits package. We also offer educational support, profit sharing and participation in our recognition and annual salary review program.

Base salary is determined by a combination of factors, but not limited to education, training, years of experience and internal equity.

Opportunity Summary

Reporting to the Director, Preconstruction as the Estimator, you understand that building projects and building relationships go hand in hand. Working collaboratively as part of our award-winning team we will provide you with the opportunity to build on your experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Perform quantity take-offs from tender drawings
Issue tender packages and create scopes of work
Review quotes in detail and make recommendations for award
Participate in hard tender closings.
Consult with Project Managers about general requirements, construction methodology and schedules during the Tender/Pre-Construction process
Interpret documentation, specifications, and design drawings to define scope/contents of estimates
Maintain awareness of current marketplace and trends to gain and maintain our competitive advantage and develop effective bid strategies
Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, public and project teams
Work with Superintendents and project teams to develop and monitor the project schedule.
Negotiate and issue subcontracts and major purchase orders and monitor their progress and schedule
Develop risk management strategies for schedules and budgets
Live and model the behaviors as aligned with Scott’s Values

Scott Construction Values

People First | When we take care of people, we take care of Scott, our Industry, and our communities.
Safety Always | We owe it to each other to get home safely.
Seek Better Ways | Innovation and development fuels growth.
Get It Done | Find a solution, take the initiative, and deliver on every commitment.
Have Fun | Enjoy what you do.
Own It | Be accountable and take pride in each day’s work.

Qualifications

4 years of experience performing estimating work on construction projects ranging from $100,000 to $30 million in spend
Post-secondary diploma or degree in building technology, construction management or quantity surveying CEC, PQS or similar designations an asset
Experience estimating commercial, multi-family residential and institutional buildings with General Contractors
Familiarity with drawing reviews, contract administration, document management, scheduling software, change order procedures
Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project with Procore considered and asset
Proven integrity when dealing with clients, trades, and consultants.

For further information, visit our web-site or our LinkedIn profile.

Scott Construction Group strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming and inclusive team!

Compensation

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

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