Estimator, Construction

Work setting

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• 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
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel

Type of experience

• Civil
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer