principal estimator - construction
- Thorold, ON, Canada
$500,001 - $1,500,000 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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:
Supports for visible minorities
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
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
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CADD Course
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Zoho CRM
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Contractors
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
- Roofing
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
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.)
More about this job
Responsibilities
The role involves preparing detailed labor and material cost estimates, reading blueprints, and submitting bids and quote sheets. The principal estimator also monitors contract expenditures and liaises with engineers, architects, and subcontractors to adjust cost estimates.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction estimating and a valid driver's license. Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and various estimating software packages is required.
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Blueprint Reading
- CADD
- Quantity Take-off
- Cost Monitoring
- Project Coordination
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- Zoho CRM
- Procurement
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Roofing Specialization
- Bid Preparation
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Construction
- Estimating
- CADD
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- Zoho CRM
- Quantity Take-off
- Industrial Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Roofing
- Procurement
- Bids
- Blueprints
- Cost Monitoring
- Project Coordination
- Contract Expenditures
- Pre-qualification Submissions