Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- 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
- Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
- Prepare and submit progress and other reports
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
- Develop and maintain computer databases
- Prepare bidding documents, participate in contract negotiations and award construction contracts
Experience and specialization
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
Architectural specialization
- Site inspections
Additional information
Personal suitability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)