Estimator, construction

Overview

Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Experience and specialization

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Word

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Contractors

• 0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $100,001 - $500,000

Additional information

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Parking paid by employer
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available