estimator, trade contractors - construction

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying

Responsibilities

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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Structural engineering

Project size estimating experience

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance