Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Environmental design/architecture
- Interior architecture
- Architecture and related services, other
- Civil engineering, other
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- 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
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off 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
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
- Civil
- Architecture
- Residential construction
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Other benefits
- On-site recreation and activities
- Parking available
