College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work setting Relocation costs covered by employer
Willing to relocate
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
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
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
Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
Estimate cost of projects
Computer and technology knowledge Database
Spreadsheet
MS Excel
MS Word
Quick Books
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 positive 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.

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📌 Construction Cost Consultant (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta
📍 Alberta