Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Willing to relocate
- Construction site
- Repair and maintenance services
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
- 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
- Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and blueprints
- Co-ordinate sub-contracting
- Select trade subcontractors
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
Documentation knowledge
- Maintenance and repair reports
Types of systems
Type of related experience
Type of experience
- Mechanical construction
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
- Interior components
Specialization or experience
- Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
Area of specialization
- Project management
- Finishing
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Proactive
Benefits
Financial benefits
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
