Our client, a leading real estate developer with a strong track record of delivering high-rise, mid-rise, and townhouse communities, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in Vancouver, BC. This role is ideal for an experienced construction estimator with a background in large-scale multifamily residential projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed and accurate pre-construction estimates for high-rise, mid-rise, and townhouse developments.
- Develop early-stage budgets to support land acquisition and proforma analysis.
- Complete full quantity takeoffs and manage the tendering process using Procore.
- Draft and review scopes of work, contract packages, and procurement documents.
- Collaborate closely with the development, construction, and procurement teams throughout all phases of pre-construction.
- Participate in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
- Support contract negotiations and provide insight on construction market trends and pricing.
- Maintain relationships with trade partners, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure competitive pricing and project alignment.
- Report directly to ownership and provide strategic input into project planning and execution.
Ideal Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction estimating, ideally with a developer or GC focused on large-scale multifamily projects.
- Proven experience delivering budgets for high-rise residential towers is essential.
- Strong knowledge of residential construction scopes, trades, and sequencing.
- Proficient with estimating and project management software, including Procore.
- Skilled in quantity takeoffs, tendering, contract drafting, and procurement.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- A diploma or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Able to work full-time, 5 days per week, from the downtown Vancouver office.
Why this Firm?
- Work directly with ownership on city-shaping projects.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Week off between Christmas and New Year's.
- Be part of a reputable, well-capitalized developer with a legacy of delivering quality communities across BC and beyond.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes in Word document format to [email protected]. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.