About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work setting: Estimating.
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 . Prepare master format estimates (Class A).
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D).
- 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.
- 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.
- Type of experience: Electricity - construction.
- Commercial and/or industrial construction.
- Industrial construction.
- Institutional construction.
- Residential construction.
- Contractors.
- Security and safety: Basic security clearance.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Personal suitability: Client focus.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Proactive.
- Employment terms options: Early morning.
- Evening.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
- Employment terms options: Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- Night.
- On call.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime available.