senior estimator - construction

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Estimating

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• 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
• Review quotations
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Prepare price quotations

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

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

Project size estimating experience

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Forecasting or projection

Civil engineering experience

• Buildings and structures

Construction specialization

• Roofing

Area of specialization

• Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling
• Single ply sheet membrane roofing system
• Modified roofing system

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
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

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
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Other benefits