Construction Estimator

2 days ago


Nanaimo, Canada Milner Group Ventures, Inc Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 45 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work setting**:

- Estimating
**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
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Estimating packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
**Type of experience**:

- Civil
**Project size estimating experience**:

- 0 - $100,000
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- $8,000,001 +
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- 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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Health benefits**:

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

- Group insurance benefits
- Other benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities



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