Structurecraft

Structurecraft

Mass Timber Estimator

Abbotsford, Canada · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentExcelSupply ChainLogisticsAutoCADCommunication

About the role

  • Our small but agile Business Development team plays a leading role in our organization as the face for all new clients and project opportunities.
  • We regularly work with leading owners, architects and contractors from around North America and Europe.
  • We are looking for a Mass Timber Estimator, with a focus on estimating and related tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage your understanding of the mass timber market to develop mass timber supplier relationships, understanding supply chain information such as costing, availability, species, lead times, certifications, etc.
  • Use this to inform your judgment in developing quick estimates.
  • Work with SC Engineering department and BD Engineers to support project clients and relationships throughout the consulting/preconstruction phase (where SC is EOR), with engineering/estimating support, technical constructability support and contractor communication.
  • Work with SC shop and mass timber carpenters to develop labour estimates.
  • Work with SC site personnel to develop site estimates for mass timber construction.
  • Create and communicate preliminary budgets and proposals, understanding the client needs and key project constraints.
  • Leverage your understanding of mass timber materials and technical specs to perform accurate, detailed and presentable material takeoffs.
  • Develop a concise but comprehensive sales estimate of costs for the project.
  • Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and lead time.
  • Develop and maintain estimate and proposal templates.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of mass-timber product supply chain is an asset Significant experience with Excel, development of smart spreadsheets.
  • Experience with Bluebeam.
  • Experience working with 3D modelling software such as Rhino/AutoCAD an asset.
  • Detailed personality with an eye for accuracy, data organization, ability to multi-task, service-oriented.

Nice to have

  • Preferred 3 years of experience in mass timber industry, estimating mass timber buildings.

Skills

  • Develop and grow estimating proformas & database.

Benefits

  • We offer a benefits package that includes 3 weeks vacation, extended medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, and a matching RRSP program after 2 years employment.

Company info

  • Want to be on the leading edge of some of the most advanced timber and hybrid structures in North America?
  • As a mass timber estimating representative joining our growing team, you will work on high profile timber project opportunities with some of North America's leading clients and architects.
  • StructureCraft is a unique, family-owned structural engineering, manufacturing and construction company of 200 engineering and construction professionals that specializes in timber structures, incorporating steel, glass, concrete and other materials.
  • We often act as the Structural Engineer of Record for our structures, and our vertically integrated approach allows us to take a holistic approach to optimizing our designs, providing significant value add to our clients.
  • Our team pushes the boundaries in complex geometry, optimization, digital fabrication, material testing and research.
  • We are involved in mass timber structures, long span roofs, tall wood buildings, free-form timber structures and bridges.
  • Our work has been recognised nationally and internationally, including numerous engineering awards for innovation in timber construction.
  • We create signature structures for our clients.
  • The mass timber revolution has put StructureCraft on a growth trajectory that promises to deliver strong, double-digit, year-over-year growth.
  • With growth comes the need for experienced, competent help in our estimating department.
  • Our head office and shop is located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, just an hour east of Vancouver, and close to the growing Abbotsford airport.
  • Our US office is located in Seattle, WA.
  • THE OPPORTUNITY: Our small but agile Business Development team plays a leading role in our organization as the face for all new clients and project opportunities.
  • The BD team has a wide range of responsibilities including initial client contact, generating and tracking leads, estimating and proposals, conceptual engineering, and other preconstruction tasks prior to the successful award and handover of a project.
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