estimator, construction cost

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Estimating

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
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

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

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

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
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities