• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Estimating
• Staff accommodation available
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Restoration
• Construction

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and / or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Xactimate

Area of specialization

Project management

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available