Estimator, Construction

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Canada Atlas-Apex Roofing (Kitchener) Inc. Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 42.5 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
- ** Work setting**:

- Estimating
- Construction company
- ** 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
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- 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
- Take-off packages
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- ** Type of experience**:

- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- ** Project size estimating experience**:

- 0 - $100,000
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
- ** Construction specialization**:

- Roofing
- ** Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- ** Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
- ** 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?
- ** Health benefits**:

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

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
- ** Long term benefits**:

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

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program



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