trade contractor estimator - construction

Solutions CKS
Boucherville, QC, CA
$60K-$80K a year
Permanent
Full-time
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : French
  • Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education : College / CEGEP
  • Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
  • Civil engineering, general
  • Engineering / industrial management
  • Building construction technology
  • Construction management
  • or equivalent experience

Asset languages

English, Middle (1100-1500)

Work setting

Estimating

Tasks

  • Prepare estimates of labour and / or material costs
  • Prepare 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)
  • Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
  • Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Advise on tendering procedures
  • Analyze tenders and recommend awards
  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
  • Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
  • Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

Type of experience

  • Civil
  • Commercial and / or industrial construction
  • Residential construction

Project size estimating experience

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

Area of work experience

Project coordination

Area of specialization

Project management

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

  • Willing to travel
  • Parking paid by employer
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • 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?

Workplace information

On the road job

Financial benefits

  • Gasoline paid
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Learning / training paid by employer
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Variable or compressed work week
  • 4 days ago
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