Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 5 years or more
WORK SETTING Estimating
Quantity surveying
Construction
TASKS 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
Train staff
Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS,
AND COURSES Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE Estimating packages
Take-off packages
Database
Spreadsheet
MS Excel
MS Word
FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE Professional accreditation
TYPE OF EXPERIENCE Hard infrastructure
Civil
Architecture
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Institutional construction
AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE Project coordination
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION Willing to travel
Valid driver's licence
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES Rapid-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
PERSONAL SUITABILITY Client focus
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
SCREENING QUESTIONS Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
WORKPLACE INFORMATION Hybrid
HEALTH BENEFITS Dental plan
Health care plan
FINANCIAL BENEFITS Bonus
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
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📌 Quantity surveyor - construction (Ontario)
🏢 Kibbi
📍 Ontario