Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat

Security and Safety Driving record check (abstract); Drug test

Project Size Estimating Experience

$4,000,001 - $8,000,000; $500,001 - $1,500,000; 0 - $100,000

Type of Experience

Commercial and/or industrial construction; Electricity - construction

Work Setting Electrical utilities

Additional Skills

Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications; Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects; Operate CADD and other computer software systems

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Take-off packages; Spreadsheet; Scheduling packages; MS Excel; MS Word; Estimating packages

Major Work Area Estimating

Specific Skills

Advise on tendering procedures; Utilize quantity take-off procedures; Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems; Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads; Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors; Monitor and adjust contract expenditures; Estimate pre-contract costs; Analyze tenders and recommend awards; Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs; Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators; First Aid Certificate

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English