construction estimator
- Woodbridge, ON, Canada
$8,000,001 + · Full-time
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- Pay
- $8,000,001 +
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Computer and technology knowledge
Transportation/travel information
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Civil engineering technology/technician
- Construction management
2 years to less than 3 years
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
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
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- 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
- 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
- Tender contracts
- Review bids and negotiate costs
- Prepare bids
- Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders
- Select trade subcontractors
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Primavera
- Civil
- Mechanical construction
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
- $8,000,001 +
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
- Project management
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
- Quick learner
- Leadership
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Bonus
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Stocks/shares
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare labour, material, overhead, and general expense estimates; produce bids, quotes, and tender submissions; and assess tenders and negotiate costs. Coordinate with project stakeholders on estimate changes, manage supplier and subcontractor information, and support contract and project management activities.
Requirements
Requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience and a 1- to 2-year college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma in civil engineering technology/technician or construction management. The role calls for estimating software and take-off tools, construction project experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and willingness to travel.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Quantity Take-Off
- Blueprint Reading
- Tendering
- Bid Preparation
- Cost Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Cash Flow Projection
- Procurement
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- Primavera
- Communication
- Leadership
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Paramedical Services Coverage
- Vision Care Benefits
- Bonus
- Mileage Paid
- Stocks/Shares
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free Parking
- Employer-Paid Learning/Training
- Paid Time Off
- Team-Building Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Construction Estimating
- Labour Costs
- Material Costs
- Overhead Costs
- Quantity Take-Off
- Blueprints
- Specifications
- Pre-Qualification Submissions
- Estimate Reports
- Quote Sheets
- Bid Forms
- Tendering Procedures
- Tender Analysis
- Contract Documents
- Cost Negotiation
- Subcontractor Selection
- Procurement
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Civil Construction
- Mechanical Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Institutional Construction
- Residential Construction
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- Primavera
- Estimating Packages