Work Term : TemporaryWork Language : EnglishHours : 35 to 40 hours per weekEducation : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience : 5 years or moreor equivalent experienceWork setting
- Estimating
- Construction
- Construction industry
- Construction site
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
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CADD Course
- Carpenter Trade Certification
- Electrician Trade Certification
- Plumber Trade Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
- Acomba
- Planimeter
- Estimating packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- Oracle
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- Xactimate
- Primavera
Type of experience
- Hard infrastructure
- Civil
- Electricity - construction
- Mechanical construction
- Architecture
- Commercial and / or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
- Structural engineering
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
- 0 - $100,000
- 4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- 8,000,001 +
- 100,001 - $500,000
- 500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Proactive
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes