Construction Estimator

Job summary

Prepare construction cost estimates, pre-qualification submissions, estimate reports, quote sheets, and bids using drawings, specifications, and quantity take-off procedures. Monitor contract expenditures, maintain supplier and trade contractor directories, and coordinate cost changes with project stakeholders.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years 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 Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Prepare master format estimates (Class A) Operate CADD and other computer software systems Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms Utilize quantity take-off procedures Advise on tendering procedures 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 Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Estimating packages Take-off packages Scheduling packages Database Spreadsheet AutoCAD MS Project MS Excel MS Word Quick Books MS PowerPoint Xactimate Type of experience Commercial and/or industrial construction Residential construction Contractors Project size estimating experience 0 - $100,000 Area of work experience Purchasing, procurement and contracts Project coordination Area of specialization Project management Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Team player Proactive Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Financial benefits Group insurance benefits

What you’ll do

Prepare construction cost estimates, pre-qualification submissions, estimate reports, quote sheets, and bids using drawings, specifications, and quantity take-off procedures. Monitor contract expenditures, maintain supplier and trade contractor directories, and coordinate cost changes with project stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. Candidates should have experience estimating commercial, industrial, or residential construction projects and be familiar with estimating, take-off, scheduling, database, spreadsheet, and construction software.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Group Insurance Benefits

Listed skills

• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost Estimating
• Labour and Material Cost Estimation
• Blueprint and Specification Reading
• Quantity Take-Off
• Tendering
• Bid Preparation
• Contract Expenditure Monitoring
• CADD
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• QuickBooks
• Xactimate
• Project Coordination
• Purchasing and Procurement
• Project Management

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Management & Leadership