Estimator, Building Construction

Job summary

Prepare estimates for labour and material costs using quantity take-off procedures. Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements, and communicate with project stakeholders about changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 to less than 7 months On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Estimating Responsibilities Tasks Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Utilize quantity take-off procedures Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Carpenter Trade Certification Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge MS Excel MS Word Project size estimating experience $100,001 - $500,000 $500,001 - $1,500,000 Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Attention to detail Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Team player Proactive Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Other Benefits Parking available

What you’ll do

Prepare estimates for labour and material costs using quantity take-off procedures. Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements, and communicate with project stakeholders about changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 7 months of experience. A Carpenter Trade Certification, knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and own transportation are listed; the role also requires on-site work.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parking Available

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost Estimating
• Labour Cost Estimation
• Material Cost Estimation
• Blueprint Reading
• Quantity Take-Off
• Cost Estimate Adjustments
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Proactivity
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades

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