About this role
Education: Bachelor's degree. 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 . Prepare master format estimates (Class A).
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D).
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads.
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects.
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms.
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures.
- Advise on tendering procedures.
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards.
- 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.
- Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages.
- Take-off packages.
- Scheduling packages.
- Spreadsheet.
- MS Project.
- MS Excel.
- MS PowerPoint.
- Type of experience: Civil.
- Structural engineering.
- Contractors.
- Project size estimating experience: $500,001 - $1,500,000.
- Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts.
- Project coordination.
- Area of specialization: Project management.
- Transportation/travel information: Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Attention to detail.
- Sitting.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Personal suitability: Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Proactive.
- Screening questions: Are you currently a student?.
- 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)?.
- Employment terms options: Early morning.
- Morning.
- Experience: 5 years or more.
- Employment terms options: Day.
- Health benefits: Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
- Financial benefits: Bonus.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
- Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.