Build a Career Jacob Bros offers a wide range of challenging career opportunities in an exciting and focused work environment.
The work we do benefits and shapes the landscape and economy of British Columbia. We are always on the lookout for hard-working and collaborative people.
Jacob Bros is currently expanding and looking for candidates for the following positions.
Skilled Labourer – Surrey, BC
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Jacob Bros Construction is hiring Civil Skilled Labourers for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Must be currently living in the Greater Vancouver or Fraser Valley areas and available for in-person interviews.
Responsibilities:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Must be currently living in the Greater Vancouver or Fraser Valley areas and available for in-person interviews.
Responsibilities:
- Levels and grades to fine grade specifications
- Groundwork, formwork, clearing terrain, grinding, cutting and chipping concrete
- Works safely around heavy construction equipment
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Two (2) years proven civil construction experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
- Full-time, permanent employment (approximately 50 hours per week)
- Overtime rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
- Double time rate after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Hourly Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
- Top employer! Work for one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2020
- Ranked in BC’s Top 10 biggest construction companies by Business Vancouver
- Family owned business managed by hands on founders
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Pipelayer – Surrey, BC
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Jacob Bros Construction is hiring Pipelayers for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Responsibilities:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Installs pipe for storm, water, sanitary main, Hydro, Telus, and Shaw
- Grades trenches and culverts, positions pipe, seals joints
- Uses instruments including lasers, grade rods and transit levels
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Two (2) years proven civil pipe layer experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
- Full-time, permanent employment (approximately 50 hours per week)
- Overtime rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
- Double time rate after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Hourly Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
- Top employer! Work for one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2020
- Ranked in BC’s Top 10 biggest construction companies by Business Vancouver
- Family owned business managed by hands on founders
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Formwork Carpenter – Vancouver, British Columbia
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Jacob Bros Construction is hiring Formwork Carpenters for projects in Vancouver, BC.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Must be currently living in the Greater Vancouver or Fraser Valley areas and available for in-person interviews.
Responsibilities:
Rewards:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Must be currently living in the Greater Vancouver or Fraser Valley areas and available for in-person interviews.
Responsibilities:
- Reads and interprets plans, drawings and specifications
- Assembles and installs wood and engineered formwork systems
- Builds structural formwork for concrete foundations, footings, retaining walls, columns, beams, suspended slabs and shafts
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Five (5) years proven formwork carpentry experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Journeyman or Apprentice Carpenter certification is an asset
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment (approximately 50 hours per week)
- Overtime rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
- Double time rate after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Hourly Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
- Top employer! Work for one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2020
- Ranked in BC’s Top 10 biggest construction companies by Business Vancouver
- Family owned business managed by hands on founders
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Carpenter Apprentice – Surrey, British Columbia
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Jacob Bros Construction is hiring a Carpenter Apprentice for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Must be currently living in the Greater Vancouver or Fraser Valley areas and available for in-person interviews.
Responsibilities:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Must be currently living in the Greater Vancouver or Fraser Valley areas and available for in-person interviews.
Responsibilities:
- Reads and interprets plans, drawings and specifications
- Fits and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
- Measures, cuts, shapes, assembles and joins materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
- Builds foundations, installs floor beams, lays subflooring and erects walls and roof systems
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Level II OFA is a mandatory requirement
- Enrollment in an apprenticeship program
- Proven framing/forming experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
- Full-time, permanent employment (approximately 50 hours per week)
- Overtime rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
- Double time rate after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Hourly Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
- Top employer! Work for one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2020
- Ranked in BC’s Top 10 biggest construction companies by Business Vancouver
- Family owned business managed by hands on founders
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Senior Estimator – Civil – Surrey, British Columbia
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Jacob Bros Construction is now hiring a Senior Civil Estimator.
About The Role:
Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Senior Estimator uses estimating software to perform quantity take offs, cost analysis, sub-trade negotiations, competitive bid management and document control. The Senior Estimator supports full-cycle, estimating activities for preparing hard bid, cost plus and design-build estimates.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Why Jacob Bros?
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
About The Role:
- Permanent office based Estimating position based in South Surrey, BC.
- No remote or work from home options available.
- In-person interviews required for those selected.
Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Senior Estimator uses estimating software to perform quantity take offs, cost analysis, sub-trade negotiations, competitive bid management and document control. The Senior Estimator supports full-cycle, estimating activities for preparing hard bid, cost plus and design-build estimates.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares complete estimates for projects (full cycle bid process), including analyzing specifications, proposals, and other documentation.
- Assists in devising potential bid strategies for competitive tender projects, provides technical input regarding project and contract risks.
- Accurately determines scopes of work and conceptual estimates by drawing on experience, reviewing proposal specifications, drawings and attending pre-bid meetings.
- Calculates complete takeoff of scopes of work, including material quantity requirements from engineering drawings based on first principles estimating.
- Assists in review of final estimate to ensure alignment with project schedule and cost goals.
- Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- Identifies risk issues and the order of magnitude.
- Recommends new approaches and ideas to drive continuous improvement within the Estimating department.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or combination of relevant experience and education.
- 5+ years estimating experience in the civil construction industry.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of first principles estimating methodology.
- Demonstrated experience preparing estimates for civil infrastructure including earthworks, utilities, and structural concrete estimates.
- Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software or similar; familiarity with CAD and MS Project Suite.
- Advanced knowledge of local construction materials and techniques.
- Demonstrated history of successful bid results in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.
Why Jacob Bros?
- Top employer! Work for one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2020
- New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
- Family owned business managed by hands on founders
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Three weeks vacation
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $1000 Referral Bonus Program
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
Heavy Equipment Operator – Surrey, BC
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Jacob Bros Construction is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for projects throughout the lower mainland, BC. This position is not suitable for entry level operators.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Must be currently living in the Greater Vancouver or Fraser Valley areas and available for in-person interviews.
No phone calls please.
Responsibilities:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.
Shifts are typically 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days per week.
Must be currently living in the Greater Vancouver or Fraser Valley areas and available for in-person interviews.
No phone calls please.
Responsibilities:
- Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment including Excavators, Dozers, Skid-steer and Backhoe loaders to meet production targets
- Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Three (3) years proven operating experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business
- Valid BC driver’s license
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
- Full-time, permanent employment (approximately 50 hours per week)
- Overtime rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
- Double time rate after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Hourly Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
- Top employer! Work for one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2020
- Ranked in BC’s Top 10 biggest construction companies by Business Vancouver
- Family owned business managed by hands on founders
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.
Accounts Payable Clerk – Surrey, British Columbia
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Jacob Bros Construction is now hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk.
No agencies please.
About the Role:
The Accounts Payable Clerk reports to the Accounting Manager, and is responsible for independently receiving, verifying and processing a high volume of AP invoices on-time and with accuracy. The start date for this position is March 15th, 2021.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Why Jacob Bros?
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
No agencies please.
About the Role:
The Accounts Payable Clerk reports to the Accounting Manager, and is responsible for independently receiving, verifying and processing a high volume of AP invoices on-time and with accuracy. The start date for this position is March 15th, 2021.
Responsibilities:
- Sorts Accounts Payable mail, files purchase orders and packing slips in physical file folders
- Matches invoices with packing slips and purchase orders
- Verifies quantities, prices and taxes on invoices for accuracy
- Stamps and codes invoices with project ID, cost and category codes
- Processes pending invoices; prints invoices and places them in sorter for matching
- Post invoices after files are returned from job site
- Distributes fuel slips, Visa receipts, expense reports and contractor timesheets to Accounts Payable supervisor
- Distributes subcontractor purchase orders and invoices to the Project Accountant
- Distributes invoices to Project Managers for approval
- Files approved invoices with supporting documentation in preparation for cheque run
- Assists with processing invoices for aggregate suppliers, cheque runs, and filing as required
- Other AP related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Secondary school graduation (Grade 12)
- 1-3 years high volume accounts payable work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience
- Construction industry experience is a strong asset
- Completion of a recognized accounting course is a strong asset
- Accounts payable knowledge and demonstrated accuracy
- Experience with Sage 300 or similar software is a major asset
- General math skills and experience with general accounting principles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Track record of strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering data
- Ability to work independently in a high-volume environment and meet tight deadlines
Why Jacob Bros?
- Top employer! Work for one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2020
- New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
- Family owned business managed by hands on founders
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Three weeks vacation
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $1000 Referral Bonus Program
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
Winning culture.
Many organizations are burdened by cultures that hamper their ability to execute. Jacob Bros has established a culture that is founded on such values as hard work, dedication, attention to detail, innovation, individual accountability, a winning attitude and adaptability.
Quality people.
We provide long-term commitment, support and training to a skilled and experienced workforce that is second to none in the industry.
We are proud of our people.
