construction estimator

construction estimator

Offer parameters
S. Young Enterprises Ltd.
$60K-$85K a year
Fort St. John, BC, CA

Woke Type

permanent

About

  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 80 to 100 hours bi-weekly
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

  • College / CEGEP
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Estimating
  • Quantity surveying
  • Willing to relocate

Tasks

  • Prepare estimates of labour and / or material costs
  • 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
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

CADD Course

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Estimating packages
  • Take-off packages
  • Scheduling packages
  • Database
  • Spreadsheet
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

Type of experience

  • Civil
  • Commercial and / or industrial construction
  • Industrial construction
  • Residential construction

Project size estimating experience

  • $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
  • $4,000,001 - $8,000,000

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

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

Experience an asset

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
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