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construction estimator

Kindred Construction
Vancouver, BC
Experienced
Posted 28 days ago This job may expire soon!

Job Description:

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

  1. Work setting
    1. Estimating Construction Tasks
    2. Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
    3. Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
    4. Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
    5. Operate CADD and other computer software systems
    6. Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
    7. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
    8. Project cash flow and financing requirements
    9. Estimate pre-contract costs
    10. Utilize quantity take-off procedures
    11. Advise on tendering procedures
    12. Analyze tenders and recommend awards
    13. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
    14. Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
    15. Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
    16. Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  2. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
    • CADD Course
  3. Computer and technology knowledge
    • Estimating packages
    • Take-off packages
    • Scheduling packages
    • Database
    • AutoCAD
    • MS Project
    • MS Excel
    • MS Word
    • MS PowerPoint
  4. Type of experience
    • Commercial and/or industrial construction
    • Industrial construction
    • Institutional construction
    • Residential construction
    • Contractors
  5. Area of work experience
    • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  6. Transportation/travel information
    • Valid driver's licence
  7. Work conditions and physical capabilities
    • Fast-paced environment
    • Work under pressure
    • Tight deadlines
    • Attention to detail
  8. Personal suitability
    • Client focus
    • Excellent oral communication
    • Excellent written communication
    • Organized
    • Team player
    • Proactive
  9. Screening questions
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

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