Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- All weather conditions
Work setting
- Estimating
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
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- 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
- MS Office
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Scheduling packages
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Architecture
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
- $100,001 - $500,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Project management
- Structural construction
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Parking paid by employer
- 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 work independently