- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 to 44 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
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
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Commercial and / or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
Project size estimating experience
- 0 - $100,000
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Construction specialization
Roofing
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- Learning / training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
24 days ago