construction estimator
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
3 years to less than 5 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
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- 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
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Free parking available
- Parking available
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare construction cost estimates, bids, and reports using drawings, specifications, and quantity take-off procedures. Analyze tenders, monitor project costs and contract expenditures, and coordinate estimate changes with project stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires college/CEGEP education or equivalent experience and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. The role is on-site and calls for strong written communication, organization, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Labour and Material Cost Estimation
- Blueprint and Specification Reading
- Class A Estimates
- Class B, C, and D Estimates
- CADD Software
- Quantity Take-Off
- Economic Feasibility Analysis
- Cash Flow Projection
- Bid Preparation
- Tender Analysis
- Cost Monitoring and Reporting
- Contract Expenditure Monitoring
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Paramedical Services Coverage
- Vision Care Benefits
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking
- Parking Available
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Finance & Accounting
- Engineering
Keywords
- Construction Estimating
- Labour Costs
- Material Costs
- Pre-Qualification Submissions
- Blueprints
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Class A Estimates
- Class B Estimates
- Class C Estimates
- Class D Estimates
- CADD
- General Expenses
- Overheads
- Economic Feasibility Studies
- Preliminary Estimates
- Cash Flow
- Financing Requirements
- Estimate Reports
- Quote Sheets
- Bid Forms
- Quantity Take-Off
- Tendering Procedures
- Tender Analysis
- Cost Monitoring
- Contract Expenditures
- Construction
- Engineers
- Architects
- Contractors