Construction estimator
- 835 Supertest Rd., North York, ON, M3J 2M9, Canada
On-site
From $38.5 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- From $38.5 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 32 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Location 835 Supertest Rd.North York, ONM3J 2M9
- Work location On site
- Salary$38.50HOUR hourly / 32 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Overtime required, Morning, Day, Evening, On call, Flexible hours
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3610252
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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 master format estimates (Class A)
- 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
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Take-off packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
- Structural engineering
Project size estimating experience
- $100,001 - $500,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- 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
- Team player
- Proactive