Construction estimator

Overview

Languages

English

• College/CEGEP

3 years to less than 5 years

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

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class
  
  A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C,
  
  D)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• 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
  
  Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• Oracle
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Power Point

• Hard infrastructure
• Civil
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Structural engineering

• 0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
• $8,000,001 +
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

• Project coordination

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Confidential security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Valid driver's licence

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Proactive

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)