Construction Estimator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 44 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Estimating
**Tasks**:

- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
**Type of related experience**:

- Civil engineering
**Type of experience**:

- Civil
**Project size estimating experience**:

- 0 - $100,000
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
**Area of work experience**:

- Project coordination
**Area of specialization**:

- Project management
**Security and safety**:

- Basic security clearance
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program