Construction Technologist

Job Description

Construction Technologist 

On behalf our client, Procom is seeking a Construction Technologist on a 12 month contract assignment in Surrey, BC  This is a full time in office position.

Construction Technologist - Job Details:

Performs a variety of duties related to planning, estimating, scheduling and field coordination activities to construction activities including:

• Prepares detailed cost estimates by considering engineering specifications and contract conditions; research, analyzes and recommends best methods and procedures to minimize labor and equipment requirements, associated costs and/or scheduling impacts; revises estimates and schedules.
• Prepares quantity takeoffs for a wide range of materials and components; prepares quantity and costs calculations on the direct costs of material and components by using either established unit cost and productivity rate information or estimating from base information; assesses risk situations and allows for in estimating process and pricing of work.
• Applies established markups to direct cost components to ensure recovery of full overhead expense.
• Prepares work schedules and coordinates activities on assigned projects. May be required to design drawings including drafting and perform survey of sites. Also may operate various electrical testing equipment in order to prepare a variety of detailed technical reports; maintains project progress data such as graphs, charts, etc.; advises managers when discrepancies or changes to work plan are required.
• Compiles the schedule of pay items for estimates, bid submissions and sub-contract tender documents as required; compiles comparative summaries of quantity and cost calculations from contractors' submissions for use in bid analysis; verifies quantity calculations made by others to ensure accuracy of information.
• Obtains technical information and costs for material and equipment from suppliers; reviews drawings, specifications and material lists; prepares documentation for procurement of construction materials, equipment and subcontracts.
• Maintains up to date records of equipment costs; production rates and materials costs related to construction projects.
• Reviews Cost/Progress Reports to compare projected costs with estimated costs; determines effects of scheduling changes on project costs.
• Provides technical advice and coordination to field crews and a variety of other internal and external resources relating to construction project activities; participates as a member of construction project teams, as required.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

Construction Technologist - Mandatory Skills:
 

• Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology or Degree in a construction related field such as Engineering, Forestry, Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology or Degree in a construction-related field such as Engineering, Forestry, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or Quantity Surveying; or a related trades qualification (such as Electrician, Winder, Power Line Technician, General Trades 1 or Millwright).
• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license and have their own vehicle to complete site visits
•  Five (5) years of experience in construction and/or project management. (filed or office)

Construction Technologist - Assignment Length:

12-month contract to start

Construction Technologist - Assignment Location:

Location: Full time in the Surry office with site visits (After 6 months, potential to work from home 1-2 days per week)