construction estimator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Tasks
Computer and technology knowledge
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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
- 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)
- 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
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
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
- Contractors
- 0 - $100,000
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
- Project management
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Group insurance benefits
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare construction cost estimates, pre-qualification submissions, estimate reports, quote sheets, and bids using drawings, specifications, and quantity take-off procedures. Monitor contract expenditures, maintain supplier and trade contractor directories, and coordinate cost changes with project stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. Candidates should have experience estimating commercial, industrial, or residential construction projects and be familiar with estimating, take-off, scheduling, database, spreadsheet, and construction software.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Labour and Material Cost Estimation
- Blueprint and Specification Reading
- Quantity Take-Off
- Tendering
- Bid Preparation
- Contract Expenditure Monitoring
- CADD
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- QuickBooks
- Xactimate
- Project Coordination
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Project Management
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Paramedical Services Coverage
- Group Insurance Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Construction Estimating
- Labour Costs
- Material Costs
- Pre-Qualification Submissions
- Blueprints
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Class A Estimates
- CADD
- Estimating Packages
- Take-Off Packages
- Scheduling Packages
- Quantity Take-Off
- Tendering Procedures
- Estimate Reports
- Quote Sheets
- Bid Forms
- Contract Expenditures
- Suppliers
- Trade Contractors
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Residential Construction
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- QuickBooks
- Xactimate