Junior Estimator

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
- Education:

- Expérience:
**Education**:

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
**Work setting**:

- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
**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)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- 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
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
**Type of experience**:

- Mechanical construction
**Project size estimating experience**:

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

- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
**Security and safety**:

- Bondable
- Confidential security clearance
- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

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

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

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

- Are you currently a student?
- 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?
**Experience**:

- Will train
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Long term benefits**:

- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
**Other benefits**:

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)