construction estimator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

• Contractors

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Proactive