Estimator, Building Construction
2 weeks ago
or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
**Tasks**:
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- 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**:
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
**Type of experience**:
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
**Project size estimating experience**:
- 0 - $100,000
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
**Transportation/travel information**:
- Parking paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**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?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
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