Careers

At Durwest, our primary asset is our people and our goal is to help build careers and personal growth by way of education, mentoring and opportunity therefore we always want to hear from talented career-minded professionals.

Durwest offers a proactive and collaborative management style and has a proven track record of providing the leadership necessary to build a cohesive team. Our success is demonstrated through recurring business, over multiple Commercial Building Awards, and unparalleled staff engagement and focus.

Durwest is a progressive employer and supports its staff members for career growth and development to achieve a high level of professional standards. The comprehensive remuneration package for staff includes a competitive salary, employer supported training and education and among the best extended benefit packages in the industry.

Current Career Opportunities

as of April 8, 2019

Estimator (Full-Time)

Durwest is in search of an Estimator who will form part of the project and construction management team and will be directly responsible for the overall estimating function of the firm while also providing assistance in the coordination of construction management projects from concept to completion ensuring the needs and expectation of both the company and client are achieved.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record as an experienced estimator of early conceptual estimating capabilities in addition to detailed estimates with a construction manager or general contractor. Estimating experience with an emphasis in institutional, multi-unit residential and commercial construction projects with a value up to $50 million +/-. Secondary experience in a Construction Manager capacity in the commercial, residential and institutional sectors would be significant asset. The position will appeal to an individual who is seeking a senior leadership position in the construction industry

Critical Expectations

Ability to initiate and work with the Construction Managers on project estimates at the conceptual design stages through to full working drawing stages
Strong estimating skills and a strong desire to share knowledge throughout both the field and office
Ability to think critically, solve problems and work with others to obtain the team orientated goals and results of our projects
Deploy creativity and problem solving skills when unexpected issues arise specific to a project

Qualifications

Minimum estimating experience of 10 years on various type projects including providing estimates in the design and working drawing stages
Demonstrated experience assuming overall responsibility for development of data base, cost estimates and budgets.
Excellent understanding of construction both technically and contractually.
Advanced skills in developing in-depth estimates from conceptual design, schematic design and initial take-offs to final pricing.
Proven experience in successfully working with a team and various subtrades.
In-depth knowledge of construction building methods, materials, mechanical and electrical systems, drawing coordination, specifications, building codes, procurement procedures and contracts
Proficient with software such as Microsoft office products and others
Strong interpersonal and communication skills –verbal, written and presentation
Building Technology or Professional Designation preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
Excellent comprehensive benefits package including dental, optical and medical
Company matched RSP
Employer supported training and education

Applications

Interested applicants should forward cover letter, detailed resume and references in confidence to:

Devon Kray
Vice President, Business Development
Durwest Construction Management Inc.
301-4400 Chatterton Way
Victoria, BC V8X 5J2
Email: devonk@durwest.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected as part of the shortlisting process will be contacted

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