Construction Estimator

Industry | Construction

Employment Type | Full-Time

Job Functions | Estimating, Residential Construction, Procurement

Estimator | Linwood Homes | Richmond, BC (Hybrid)

At Linwood Homes, we believe in creating a better way to build, helping people live their dream through a complete building solution with thoughtful design, curated material choice, guaranteed prices, and accurate timelines.

We have been around since 1968, originally known for our cottage and cabin home kits, but we’ve grown into a full-service design/build construction company operating in BC, Ontario, Alberta and much of the Pacific Northwest US, on projects ranging from under 500 sq ft to 10,000+ sq ft.

We’re hiring an Estimator to help prepare the pricing behind our projects, from first conceptual quote through to IFC and change orders.

About the Role

The Estimator develops pricing on every Linwood project. You turn designs into accurate quotations, whether that’s a Linwood conceptual design, a third-party plan or a full IFC drawing set.

You’ll use Linwood’s internal pricing tools to produce Material Package and Construction Quotes. Your estimation will carry forward throughout our full project delivery process.

You’ll work closely with our sales and design team to answer cost questions and guide budgeting decisions, and with our construction team to continuously refine our costing data

Our work spans single-family custom homes, multi-family, fire insurance rebuilds, mass timber, and mixed use.

Responsibilities

Estimating and Quoting

• Learn Linwood’s standard assemblies and structural systems, and apply them to price our conceptual designs accurately
• Produce Material Package and Construction Quotes using Linwood’s internal pricing and takeoff tools.
• Prepare construction estimates for third-party designs, compiling material, labour and equipment costs from historical or geographical data, supplier quotes and pricing software
• Review IFC drawings and prepare change orders using our internal pricing tools.
• Review potential bid documents, including insurance quotes, for clients and their adjusters.

Sales and Client Support

• Work closely with the sales team and design team to answer cost-related questions and provide insight into budgeting and cost control as projects develop.

Procurement & Supplier Partners

• Issue RFQs for specialty subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review IFC documents and support the construction team on RFP tender packages.
• Maintain supplier and vendor status in our construction software.

Qualifications

Must Have

• 3+ years of estimating experience in single-family and multi-family construction.
• Broad understanding of construction methods across single-family custom homes, and multi-family projects.
• Industry knowledge of construction vendors, suppliers, trades and design trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain costs clearly to clients and the sales team.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Nice to Have

• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering, Wood Processing, Design or related discipline.
• Experience working within BIM models.
• Existing material supplier relationships
• Quantity Surveyor Designation

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $65-$80k (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive health/benefits package
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Hybrid work policy – two days a week at home