Estimator, Construction

1 week ago


Winnipeg, Canada MKA Canada Inc. Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
**Tasks**:

- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- 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
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Xactimate
- Primavera
**Type of experience**:

- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Residential construction
- Contractors
**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?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Workplace information**:

- Hybrid
**Health benefits**:

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

- Group insurance benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)



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