Job Title or Location

Construction estimator

All Professional Trades Services Inc.

Richmond Hill, ON

Posted 10 days ago

Job Details:

$38.50 / hour
Full-time
Experienced

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Overview
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience
  • Work setting
  • Estimating
  • Tasks
  • 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
  • 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
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Advise on tendering procedures
  • Analyze tenders and recommend awards
  • 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
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
  • Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
  • Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
  • Computer and technology knowledge
  • Estimating packages
  • Scheduling packages
  • Database
  • Spreadsheet
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Type of experience
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Residential construction
  • Project size estimating experience
  • $100,001 - $500,000
  • $500,001 - $1,500,000
  • Area of work experience
  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive
  • Screening questions
  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
  • Employment terms options
  • Morning
  • Day
  • Financial benefits
  • Gasoline paid
  • Long term benefits
  • Maternity and parental benefits
  • Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Parking available

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