Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 5 years or more
Building construction technology
Construction management

Work setting

EstimatingLandscape contractor

Tasks

Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costsPrepare 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 systemsPrepare estimates for general expenses and overheadsProvide 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 proceduresAdvise on tendering proceduresAnalyze tenders and recommend awardsSet 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 packagesTake-off packagesScheduling packagesDatabaseSpreadsheetAutoCADMS ProjectMS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPoint

Type of related experience

Landscape construction

Type of experience

Commercial and/or industrial constructionResidential constructionContractors

Project size estimating experience

0 - $100,000$1,500,001 - $4,000,000$100,001 - $500,000$500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

Purchasing, procurement and contractsProject coordinationLandscaping

Area of specialization

Project management

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesHandling heavy loadsAttention to detailAbility to distinguish between coloursSound 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?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

EveningMorning

Employment terms options

Day

Ikonic Enterprises Ltd.

Open Positions

estimator, construction