construction estimator
Your tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Select and employ trade subcontractors and co-ordinate their activities.
- Review bids and negotiate costs.
- Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers.
- Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
- Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Estimate costs.
- Analyze financial documents and reports.
Requirements
Education Bachelor's degree.
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages.
- Take-off packages.
- Scheduling packages.
- Spreadsheet.
- AutoCAD.
- MS Excel.
- Project management software.
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts.
- Project coordination.
Area of specialization Project management.
Security and safety
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel.
- Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Vehicle supplied by employer.
Personal suitability
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Proactive.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Reliability.
- Analytical.
5 years or more.
What we offer
Health benefits
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits Life insurance.
Other benefits
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Team building opportunities.
- Transportation provided by employer.
- Parking available.
How to apply
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Other
Work setting Estimating. Quantity surveying. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Construction industry. Financial technology.
Project size estimating experience $1,500,001 - $4,000,000.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
Employment terms options
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.