Personal Suitability Flexibility; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Tight deadlines

Project Size Estimating Experience $500,001 - $1,500,000

Type of Experience

Residential construction; Industrial construction; 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

Scheduling packages; MS Excel; MS Word; Estimating packages; Database

Major Work Area Estimating

Specific Skills

Advise on tendering procedures; Utilize quantity take-off procedures; 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; 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 2 years to less than 3 years

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English