Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- 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
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available