construction estimator
- Markham, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Tasks
Computer and technology knowledge
Security and safety
Health benefits
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
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
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
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
Computer and technology knowledge
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- Architecture
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
- Structural engineering
- 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
- Project coordination
- Project management
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Own transportation
- Parking paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Life insurance
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Travel insurance
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
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
- 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