principal estimator - construction

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Estimating
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CADD Course

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• Zoho CRM

Type of experience

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

Project size estimating experience

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Construction specialization

• Roofing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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