Construction cost estimator

• Location Unit 1241, 3730 108 Ave NECalgary, ABT3N 1V9
• Work location On site
• Salary$41.00HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3664507

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

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
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Estimate cost of projects

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS PowerPoint

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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