- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
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
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and / or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Structural engineering
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
- Flexible hours
Experience
- Experience an asset
Employment terms options
- Day