Quantity Surveyor-Estimator

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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

Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems

Computer and technology knowledge

Spreadsheet

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Power Point

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Interest in establishing and maintaining tendering processes, in setting up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures, and in preparing and maintaining directories of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors

METHODICAL  Interest in establishing and maintaining tendering processes, in setting up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures, and in preparing and maintaining directories of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors

INNOVATIVE  Interest in analyzing information to examine tenders and recommend tender awards, and to prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

DIRECTIVE  Interest in negotiating contracts; and in managing and co-ordinating construction projects and preparing construction progress schedules

Are you competitive and good at negotiating? Do you have strong math and problem-solving skills? Do you work well under pressure? Then you might consider making a bid on a career as a construction estimator.