Overview
Languages
French
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Estimating
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Experience and specialization
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
Project size estimating experience
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities