Full-Time

Construction Cost Estimator

Posted on Jun 09

Gce

Ottawa, ON

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; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Type of Experience

Residential construction; Civil; Architecture; 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

Major Work Area Quantity surveying; Estimating

Specific Skills

Advise on tendering procedures; Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems; Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads; Prepare master format estimates (Class A); 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

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

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

Languages English

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