Estimator, Construction

2 weeks ago

Britannia Beach, Canada Cobrafer Construction Ltd. Full time

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education**:

- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience

**Experience**:

- 2 years to less than 3 years

**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
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- 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
- Design and layout pages

**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word

**Type of experience**:

- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction

**Security and safety**:

- Driving record check (abstract)

**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

**Own tools/equipment**:

- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots

**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player

**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?

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