About this role
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Estimating. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. Analyze tenders and recommend awards. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Spreadsheet. MS Excel. MS Word. Type of experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction. Institutional construction. Waterproofing. Project size estimating experience: 0 - $100,000. $1,500,001 - $4,000,000. $100,001 - $500,000. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. 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. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 5 years or more. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Parking available.