Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

EstimatingQuantity surveying

Tasks

Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costsRead blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Prepare master format estimates (Class A)Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projectsProject cash flow and financing requirementsCreate and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids formsUtilize quantity take-off proceduresSet up cost monitoring and reporting systemsMonitor and adjust contract expendituresPrepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractorsLiaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Computer and technology knowledge

Estimating packagesMS ExcelMS Word

Type of experience

CivilCommercial and/or industrial constructionIndustrial constructionInstitutional constructionResidential construction

Project size estimating experience

$1,500,001 - $4,000,000$4,000,001 - $8,000,000$8,000,001 +

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesHandling heavy loadsAttention to detailSound discriminationSittingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periods

Personal suitability

Client focusExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityOrganizedTeam playerProactive

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?

Health benefits

Dental planDisability benefitsHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefits

Financial benefits

BonusGroup insurance benefitsLife insuranceMileage paidRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Long-term care insuranceMaternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employerOn-site recreation and activitiesPaid time off (volunteering or personal days)Team building opportunities

BTY Group

Open Positions

quantity surveyor - construction