Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent written communication; Organized

Work Location Information Work from home; Willing to relocate

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is available

Type of Experience

Residential construction; Industrial construction; Civil; Structural engineering; Commercial and/or industrial construction

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

Spreadsheet; MS Excel; MS Word; Estimating packages; Database

Major Work Area Quantity surveying; Estimating

Specific Skills

Utilize quantity take-off procedures; Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems; Project cash flow and financing requirements; Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads; Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D); Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors; Monitor and adjust contract expenditures; Estimate pre-contract costs; 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 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

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

Languages English