College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Tasks - Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs - 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 - Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems Computer and technology knowledge - Spreadsheet - AutoCAD - MS Excel - MS Word - MS PowerPoint Work conditions and physical capabilities Interest in establishing and maintaining tendering processes, in setting up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures, and in preparing and maintaining directories of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors METHODICAL Interest in establishing and maintaining tendering processes,



in setting up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures, and in preparing and maintaining directories of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors INNOVATIVE Interest in analyzing information to examine tenders and recommend tender awards, and to prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates DIRECTIVE Interest in negotiating contracts; and in managing and co-ordinating construction projects and preparing construction progress schedules Are you competitive and valuable at negotiating? Do you have strong math and problem-solving skills? Do you work well under pressure?

Then you might consider making a bid on a career as a construction estimator.

📌 Quantity Surveyor-Estimator (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta
📍 Edmonton