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
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