Estimator, Construction Cost

Work setting

• Estimating
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• 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
• Estimate pre-contract costs
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• 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

Type of experience

• Civil
• Electricity - construction
• Mechanical construction
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Structural engineering

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000

Benefits

Long term benefits

• Other benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Parking available