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Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- Advise on tendering procedures
- 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
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Scheduling packages
- Database
- MS Excel
- Quick Books
- MS Project
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Equipment
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week
