- 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
