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Trade contractor estimator - construction

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 to 45 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

  • Estimating
  • Sales

Tasks

  • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Estimating packages
  • MS Word

Type of experience

  • Mechanical construction
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Industrial construction

Project size estimating experience

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

Area of work experience

  • Project coordination

Area of specialization

  • Project management

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organized

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • 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 for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

  • Day

Workplace information

  • Hybrid

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits