Quantity surveyor-estimator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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
• Quantity surveying
• Willing to relocate

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)
• 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
• Tender and administer contracts

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction

Project size estimating experience

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

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance