Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
or equivalent experience

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)Prepare 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 packagesSpreadsheetAutoCADMS ProjectMS ExcelMS Word

Type of experience

Commercial and/or industrial constructionInstitutional construction

Project size estimating experience

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesAttention to detail

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityOrganizedTeam playerProactive

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

M.J. Dixon Construction Limited

Open Positions

construction estimator