Full-Time

Estimator, Construction

Posted on Oct 05

8206872 Canada Inc.

Ottawa, ON

Benefits Other Benefits

Workplace information Remote work available

Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information Willing to relocate

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information

Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence; Parking paid by employer

Security and Safety

Bondable; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Project Size Estimating Experience $100,001 - $500,000

Type of Experience

Residential construction; Institutional construction; Industrial construction; Commercial and/or industrial construction

Area of Specialization Sales

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; Quick Books

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; 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 to less than 7 months

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English

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