Estimator, Construction Cost

6 days ago


Vancouver, Canada Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd. Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- **Work setting**:

- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- ** 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
- 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 PowerPoint
- ** Type of experience**:

- Civil
- Structural engineering
- ** Project size estimating experience**:

- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
- ** Area of work experience**:

- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
- ** Specialization or experience**:

- 3D Modeling
- ** Area of specialization**:

- Project management
- ** Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
- ** Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- ** Personal suitability**:

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

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

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

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

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Subsidised public transportation
- Team building opportunities



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