About Us
We are a relationship-based company providing quality and on-time painting services to our clients. We pride ourselves on getting the job done for our clients whatever it takes. We serve Western Canada; servicing Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and extending to Vancouver Island, the B.C. Interior, Canada's North and as far east as Manitoba. Today our work includes a mix of painting, wall-covering and sandblasting of institutional, commercial, big box retail and high-rise residential projects. We are a company committed to working creatively with our clients to meet their painting needs.
Our Role
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and skilled Senior Estimator responsible for completing high quality work within set timelines. This is a new opportunity to support our quickly growing business. Reporting to the Director of Business Development, the Senior Estimator is responsible for providing accurate and organized estimates while also meeting strict tender closing deadlines. This individual would be responsible for maintaining existing relationships with clients and developing opportunities with new clients and markets. They will take a project through tendering, negotiation, contract award and handover to the project management team. They will then consult the project management team through the duration of the project providing support with scope clarifications, budget and cost analysis.
Required Experience
3+ years experience as an estimator in the painting or related coating industry, with specific experience in pursuing, negotiating and closing contracts an advantage. Clear understanding of construction drawings and documents with experience preparing estimates. Fluency with estimating software (planswift, Togal) and Microsoft Excel.
Responsibilities
- Prepare questions to help understand the scope of the tender and forward them to the contractor in a timely fashion for answers prior to the tender closing.
- Present an accurate and organized takeoff to the Estimators and be able to explain your reasoning for all of your quantities.
- Write up the estimate, clarifications, separate prices, and as required a scope and forward to the bidding contractors in a timely fashion.
- Allow sufficient time in completing an estimate to review for cost savings, loopholes, procedural changes and "out of the box" thinking that might provide better overall pricing in conjunction with unit rates.
- Create budgets, scopes of work and job set-up in preparation to hand over to project management and accounting.
- Consult the project management team through the duration of the project providing support with scope clarifications, budget and cost analysis.
- Perform job reviews on completed projects to understand job profitability and how to create stronger estimates.
Skills and Abilities
- Applies excellent coordination, prioritizing, and time management skill for meeting deadlines.
- Excellent verbal skills reflected in ability to maintain sound communication with co-workers, clients, and all stakeholders.
- Strong problem solver – applies judgment and analysis and considers all variables to arrive at informed decisions.
- Strong writing skills to develop concise reports, updates, and messaging.
- Adaptable to changing priorities and juggling multiple tasks.
- Resolves conflicts directly and respectfully by keeping an open mind, and being objective.
- Strong computer skills with good understanding of Microsoft Office
- Experience using estimating software such as Togal or Planswift.
Competencies
- Diligent, with solid attention to producing high quality work.
- Self-motivated to take initiative and work independently to achieve results.
- Flexible and adaptable to calmly deal with changing timelines and pressure situations.
- Fit with our multi-cultural office; ‘one-team’ culture.
- Solid self-management, takes accountability for all actions and decisions.
- Applies genuine interest and passion for projects.
Join our Team!
If you are looking to be a part of a great team and enrich your learning and development, we encourage you to apply.
M&L Painting provides a competitive compensation package including development support, annual profit sharing and benefits. Please submit a resume as soon as possible, we will be contacting candidates on an ongoing basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Painting or Coatings Estimating: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
