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