Construction estimator - Toronto

apartmentNucrete Forming Ltd. placeToronto calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting
  • Estimating
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • 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
  • 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
  • Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge
  • Estimating packages
  • Scheduling packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Quick Books
  • MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
  • Civil
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Industrial construction
  • Residential construction
  • Structural engineering
  • Contractors
Project size estimating experience
  • $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
Area of work experience
  • Project coordination
Area of specialization
  • Project management

Additional information

Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • 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
Own tools/equipment
  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive

Benefits

Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
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