senior estimator - construction

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

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 .
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A).
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D).
• 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.
• 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.
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications.
• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• Prepare cost estimates.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Estimating packages.
• Take-off packages.
• Scheduling packages.
• Database.
• Spreadsheet.
• AutoCAD.

Type of experience:

• Civil.
• Mechanical construction.
• Architecture.
• Commercial and/or industrial construction.
• Industrial construction.
• Institutional construction.
• Residential construction.

Project size estimating experience:

$8,000,001 +.

Area of work experience:

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts.
• Project coordination.

Area of specialization:

Project management.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Proactive.

Employment terms options:

Morning.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Free parking available.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.