Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Project Size Estimating Experience $4,000,001 - $8,000,000

Type of Experience Civil; Structural engineering

Additional Skills

Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications; Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Take-off packages; Spreadsheet; Scheduling packages; MS Excel; MS Word; Estimating packages; Database; Quick Books

Major Work Area Estimating

Specific Skills

Advise on tendering procedures; 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 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 1 year to less than 2 years

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English