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construction estimator
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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 estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Advise on tendering 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
Health benefits
- Health care plan
More about this job
Responsibilities
The estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, and overheads while managing project cash flow and bid submissions. They must also monitor contract expenditures and maintain effective communication with architects, engineers, and contractors.
Requirements
Candidates must have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience and possess a college or CEGEP level education. Proficiency in reading blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications is required for this role.
Skills
- Estimating
- Blueprint reading
- Cost monitoring
- Tendering procedures
- Budgeting
- Contract management
- Reporting systems
- Communication
- Project cash flow
- Material cost analysis
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Health care plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Construction
- Estimator
- Blueprints
- Cost estimation
- Tendering
- Contract management
- Budgeting
- Material costs
- Labor costs
- Bid forms
- Quote sheets
- Project cash flow
- Subcontractors
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Reporting systems
- Supply chain