Estimator, construction

Overview

Languages

English or French

• Master's degree

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Sales

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 master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Estimate costs
• Design and manage investment strategies
• Prepare cost estimates
• Conduct sales calls

Credentials

• Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association
• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
• Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators
• Membership in l'Ordre des technologues professionnels
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• CADD Course
• Propane in Construction Record of Training
• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Electrician Trade Certification
• Plumber Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS PowerPoint

• Hard infrastructure
• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Structural engineering
• Contractors

• 0 - $100,000
• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
• $100,001 - $500,000

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

• Project management

Additional information

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

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• 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

• Parking available