Trade contractor estimator - construction

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Estimating

Tasks

• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• 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
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

• Civil
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
• $8,000,001 +
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Travel insurance