- 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

- Fast-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 ADVANTAGES

- Dental plan
- Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

- Bonus
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

📌 Quantity surveyor - construction (Oakville)
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📍 Oakville