Job Title or Location

Construction estimator

Accent Building Sciences Inc.

Markham, ON

Posted today

Job Details:

$80,000 - $90,000 / year
Full-time
Entry Level

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Overview
  • Job Duration: Permanent
  • Language of Work: English
  • Hours of Work: 37.5 to 40 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Experience:
  • Education
  • College/CEGEP
  • Civil engineering technology/technician
  • Construction engineering technology/technician
  • Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other
  • 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
  • Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
  • Project cash flow and financing requirements
  • 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
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  • Computer and technology knowledge
  • Scheduling packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • Type of experience
  • Architecture
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Institutional construction
  • Residential construction
  • Structural engineering
  • Project size estimating experience
  • 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
  • Area of work experience
  • Project coordination
  • Area of specialization
  • Project management
  • Security and safety
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Parking paid by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive
  • Screening questions
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
  • Employment terms options
  • Early morning
  • Experience
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Employment terms options
  • Day
  • Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Financial benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits
  • Travel insurance
  • Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  • Support for youths
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  • Support for Indigenous people
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Share This Job: