Estimator, construction
Atlas-Apex Roofing (Kitchener) Inc.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Construction company
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
- 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
- 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
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- 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
- $100,001 – $500,000
- $500,001 – $1,500,000
Construction specialization
- Roofing
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- 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
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
Long term benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program