cost estimator
2 weeks ago
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
- Staff accommodation available
Responsibilities
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)
- 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
Experience and specialization
Type of experience
- Civil
- Industrial construction
- Residential construction
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
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