estimator, trade contractors - construction
Education:
College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
- Estimating.
- Quantity surveying.
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.
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures.
- Advise on tendering procedures.
- 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, maps, drawings and specifications.
Type of experience:
- Architecture.
- Commercial and/or industrial construction.
- Institutional construction.
- Structural engineering.
Project size estimating experience:
$500,001 - $1,500,000.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Workplace information:
Hybrid.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
Long term benefits:
- Long-term care insurance.
- Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.
- Travel insurance.