Estimator, building construction

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Estimating
• Construction
• Construction industry
• Construction site

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)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• Project cash flow and financing 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
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association
• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
• Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CADD Course
• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Electrician Trade Certification
• Plumber Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Acomba
• Planimeter
• Estimating packages
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• Oracle
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Xactimate
• Primavera

Type of experience

• Hard infrastructure
• Civil
• Electricity – construction
• Mechanical construction
• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Structural engineering
• Contractors

Project size estimating experience

• 0 – $100,000
• $4,000,001 – $8,000,000
• $8,000,001
• $100,001 – $500,000
• $500,001 – $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Proactive