Trade contractor estimator - construction

• Location 2949 Main St. suite 14Vancouver, BCV5T 3G4
• Work location On the road
• Salary$37.00 to $42.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3635783

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying

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
• 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
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Proposal preparation
• Present and explain proposals to clients

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Word
• Quick Books

Type of experience

• Civil
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Residential construction

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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