Materials Estimator

45000-72000 per year | Posted 05-Dec-2024 (EST) | Kelowna, BC, CAN | Full Time

Position Summary

The Materials Estimator is responsible for plant level costing and control related to the materials of a home build, bill of material audits, cost analysis, New Base and Option pricing and ECO's (Engineering Change Orders).

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, audit and review drawings and specifications as related to costing of materials

• Prepare detailed build of material cost estimates for our modular construction projects, including material, labor, and equipment, etc.

• Present completed estimates to related departments in an organized, detailed and clear manner;

• Work with related departments as related to the costing component of the build;

• Assist and provide input into design of builds as related to costing.

• Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine theBills of Materials (BOM) are accurate and up to date.

• Review BOM's (build of materials) to ensure they reflect the latest manufacturing practices.

• Analyze actual labor, material, and overhead cost against Standard/Budget. Research and explain variances. Report this information monthly or as needed.

• Work within the various departments related to the costing and building of homes.

• Determine pricing and report it.

• Maintain and update existing estimating processes.

• Manage/prepare/track ECO's (Engineering change orders)

• Additional responsibilities per management.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of construction materials and methods

• Basic experience with costing and exposure to manufacturing departments

• Proven work experience in construction

• Strong computer skills

• Excellent mathematical skills with attention to detail

• Practical experience with accounting software (insert our systems) an asset

• Able to quickly learn and adapt to new software and processes

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Works well in a team environment and with upper management

• High level of critical thinking and logical analysis

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Able to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines

• Always keeps the highest standards of compliance and confidentiality