construction estimator
Advanced Framing Solutions Ltd.
Maple Ridge, BC, CA
$28-$50 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 hours per week
- Education : College / CEGEP
- Experience : Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and / or material costs
- 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
- 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
CADD Course
Computer and technology knowledge
- Acomba
- Planimeter
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- Oracle
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Xactimate
Type of experience
- Architecture
- Residential construction
- Structural engineering
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $8,000,001 +
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Workplace information
Remote work available
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
30+ days ago