- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 1 to 20 hours bi-weekly
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Tasks
Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costsPrepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Operate CADD and other computer software systemsPrepare estimates for general expenses and overheadsProvide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projectsCreate and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids formsUtilize quantity take-off proceduresAdvise on tendering proceduresAnalyze tenders and recommend awardsMonitor 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 estimatesEstimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects
Computer and technology knowledge
Estimating packagesTake-off packagesSpreadsheetAutoCADMS ProjectMS ExcelMS WordXactimate
Type of experience
CivilMechanical constructionArchitectureCommercial and/or industrial constructionIndustrial constructionInstitutional constructionResidential constructionContractors
Project size estimating experience
0 - $100,000$1,500,001 - $4,000,000$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 contractsProject coordination
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Area of specialization
Project management
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityOrganizedTeam playerProactive
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you available for the advertised start date?Are you currently a student?Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?What is the highest level of study you have completed?What is your current field of study?What is your current level of study?
Workplace information
Hybrid
Other benefits
Learning/training paid by employerTeam building opportunitiesVariable or compressed work week
