estimator, construction
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
Estimating.
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).
- 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, maps, drawings and specifications.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Estimating packages.
- Take-off packages.
- Scheduling packages.
- Spreadsheet.
- MS Project.
- MS Excel.
- MS Word.
- MS PowerPoint.
Type of experience:
- Civil.
- Architecture.
- Commercial and/or industrial construction.
- Industrial construction.
- Institutional construction.
- Residential construction.
- Contractors.
Project size estimating experience:
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000.
- $100,001 - $500,000.
- $500,001 - $1,500,000.
Security and safety:
- Basic security clearance.
- Confidential security clearance.
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
- 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.
Own tools/equipment:
- Hard hat.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
Financial benefits:
- Bonus.
- Gasoline paid.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
Other benefits:
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Other benefits.
- Travel insurance.