- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
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
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- 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
- Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Institutional construction
Project size estimating experience
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Food services
Security and safety
- Bondable
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is your current field of study?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
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