construction estimator
Job Description
- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience:
Education
- College/CEGEP
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
- 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
- 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
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
- MS Office
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CADD Course
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- Primavera
Instrument experience
- Mechanical
Type of experience
- Mechanical construction
- Industrial construction
Project size estimating experience
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of specialization
- Mechanical engineering technology
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
- Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site recreation and activities
How to Apply
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