Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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 master format estimates (Class A)
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- MS PowerPoint
- Xactimate
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
