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estimator, construction

Rafat General Contracting • Bolton, ON, CA • 1d ago

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

EstimatingQuantity surveyingDemolition

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 packagesAutoCADMS ProjectXactimatePrimavera

Type of experience

Hard infrastructureCivilElectricity - constructionMechanical constructionArchitectureCommercial and/or industrial constructionIndustrial constructionInstitutional constructionResidential constructionStructural engineeringContractors

Project size estimating experience

$8,000,001 +

Area of work experience

Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Civil engineering experience

Buildings and structures

Area of specialization

Project management

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 live near the job location?