estimator, construction

estimator, construction

Offer parameters
2484167 ONTARIO INC.
$35-$38 an hour
Niagara Falls, ON, CA

Woke Type

permanent

About

  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Estimating
  • Quantity surveying
  • Willing to relocate

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
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
  • 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

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Spreadsheet
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS PowerPoint

Area of work experience

  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Project coordination

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel
  • Own vehicle
  • 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
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • 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 the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

Experience an asset

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Gasoline paid

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers