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construction estimator

  • Markham, ON, Canada

Full-time

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English
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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Estimating

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
  • Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
  • Project cash flow and financing requirements
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • 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
  • 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

  • Scheduling packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel

Type of experience

  • Architecture
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Institutional construction
  • Residential construction
  • Structural engineering

Project size estimating experience

  • 0 - $100,000
  • $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
  • $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
  • $8,000,001 +
  • $100,001 - $500,000
  • $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

  • Project coordination

Area of specialization

  • Project management

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Parking paid by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits
  • Travel insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
More about this job

Responsibilities

Prepare labour and material estimates, feasibility studies, quantity take-offs, bids, and estimate reports for construction projects. Analyze tenders, monitor project costs and contract expenditures, and coordinate cost changes with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors.

Requirements

Requires a College/CEGEP education and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. Candidates should have experience with construction estimating and project coordination, and be familiar with scheduling software, spreadsheets, AutoCAD, MS Project, and MS Excel.

Skills

  • Cost Estimating
  • Labour and Material Cost Estimation
  • Blueprint and Specification Reading
  • Quantity Take-Off
  • Pre-Qualification Submissions
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Cash Flow and Financing Projections
  • Bid and Quote Preparation
  • Tender Analysis
  • Cost Monitoring and Reporting
  • Contract Expenditure Monitoring
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Management
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Care Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • Travel Insurance

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Construction Estimating
  • Labour Costs
  • Material Costs
  • Pre-Qualification Submissions
  • Blueprints
  • Drawings
  • Specifications
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Quantity Take-Off
  • Estimate Reports
  • Quote Sheets
  • Bid Forms
  • Tendering
  • Tender Analysis
  • Cost Monitoring
  • Contract Expenditures
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Scheduling Packages
  • Spreadsheets
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • Commercial Construction
  • Industrial Construction
  • Institutional Construction
  • Residential Construction
  • Structural Engineering

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