Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
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
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Zoho CRM
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Construction specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
