Trade Contractor Estimator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
- ** Work setting**:

- Estimating
- ** Tasks**:

- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- 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
- ** Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Membership in l'Ordre des technologues professionnels
- ** Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- ** Type of experience**:

- Mechanical construction
- ** Project size estimating experience**:

- $8,000,001 +
- ** Area of work experience**:

- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
- ** Area of specialization**:

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

- Parking paid by employer
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is not available
- Valid driver's licence
- ** Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

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

- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
- ** 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?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current level of study?
- ** Health benefits**:

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

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- ** Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
- ** Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program