Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 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
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
- 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
- Revise type and quantity of materials required sent for production, construction and other projects
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Sage Accounting Software
Type of experience
- Civil
- Architecture
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Wellness program
