Construction Estimator

Job summary

Prepare labour, material, general expense, and overhead estimates using blueprints, specifications, and quantity take-off procedures. Monitor contract expenditures, maintain supplier and trade contractor directories, and communicate cost estimate changes with project stakeholders.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities 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 Utilize quantity take-off procedures 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 Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Estimating packages Spreadsheet MS PowerPoint Additional information Personal suitability Organized Team player Proactive

What you’ll do

Prepare labour, material, general expense, and overhead estimates using blueprints, specifications, and quantity take-off procedures. Monitor contract expenditures, maintain supplier and trade contractor directories, and communicate cost estimate changes with project stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. Candidates should be familiar with estimating packages, spreadsheets, and MS PowerPoint, and demonstrate organization, teamwork, and proactivity.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost Estimation
• Blueprint Reading
• CADD Software
• Estimating Software
• Spreadsheet Software
• Quantity Take-Off
• Cost Monitoring
• Contract Expenditure Management
• Supplier Coordination
• Trade Contractor Coordination
• Communication
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Proactivity

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Engineering

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