Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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
- 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
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel

Type of experience

- Architecture
- Commercial and/or industrial construction




- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
- Structural engineering

Project size estimating experience

- 0 - $100,000
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- $8,000,001 +
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

- Project coordination

Area of specialization

- Project management

Additional information

Security and safety

- Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Parking paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer

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
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive

Advantages

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan

Financial benefits

- Life insurance

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Travel insurance

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