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Construction estimator

TAF Contracting Inc.

Oakville, ON

Posted 6 days ago

Job Details:

$38.60 / hour
Full-time
Experienced

Overview
  • Education:
  • Experience:
  • Education
  • Bachelor's degree
  • or equivalent experience
  • 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 estimates for general expenses and overheads
  • Project cash flow and financing requirements
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • 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
  • Computer and technology knowledge
  • Estimating packages
  • Take-off packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sound discrimination
  • Sitting
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive
  • Experience
  • 7 months to less than 1 year
  • Job Duration: Permanent
  • Language of Work: English
  • Hours of Work: 35 to 40 hours per week

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