Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
Experience an asset
Work setting
- Estimating
- Construction
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CADD Course
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
- Contractors
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits