About this role
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients . Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects. Project cash flow and financing requirements. Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems. Monitor and adjust contract expenditures. Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors. Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Proposal preparation. Present and explain proposals to clients. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Scheduling packages. Spreadsheet. MS Word. Quick Books. Type of experience: Civil. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Residential construction. Project size estimating experience: 0 - $100,000. $100,001 - $500,000. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Project coordination. Area of specialization: Project management. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sound discrimination. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Own tools/equipment: Hard hat. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Workplace information: On the road job.