Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

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
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association
- Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

- Civil
- Mechanical construction
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction




- Residential construction
- Structural engineering

Project size estimating experience

- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Area of work experience

- Project coordination

Area of specialization

- Project management

Additional information

Security and safety

- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Own vehicle

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

- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Perks

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Wellness program

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