About this role
Education: Bachelor's degree. Civil engineering, other.
Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Construction industry. Financial technology.
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
- 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.
- Advise on tendering procedures.
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards.
- 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.
- Select and employ trade subcontractors and co-ordinate their activities.
- Review bids and negotiate costs.
- Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers.
- Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
- Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Estimate costs.
- Analyze financial documents and reports.
- Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages.
- Take-off packages.
- Scheduling packages.
- Spreadsheet.
- AutoCAD.
- MS Excel.
- Project management software.
- Project size estimating experience: $1,500,001 - $4,000,000.
- Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts.
- Project coordination.
- Area of specialization: Project management.
- Security and safety: Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel.
- Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Vehicle supplied by employer.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Personal suitability: Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Proactive.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Reliability.
- Analytical.
Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 5 years or more.
- Employment terms options: Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Health benefits: Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
- Financial benefits: Life insurance.
- Other benefits: Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Team building opportunities.
- Transportation provided by employer.
- Parking available.