Construction Estimator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Dangerous
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
**Work setting**:

- Estimating
**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
- 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
- Work with other disciplines
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

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

- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- 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
- Cellular phone
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Punctuality
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- 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?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors
**Health benefits**:

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

- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Parking available