Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
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.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Relocation costs not 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
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- 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
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Residential construction
- Structural engineering
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 – $4,000,000
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities