London - Estimator, construction

Overview

Languages

English

• Bachelor's degree
• Civil engineering, other
• Construction management

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

• Estimating

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Project
• Primavera

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Parking available
• Wellness program