construction estimator
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Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Construction industry. 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). Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects. Project cash flow and financing requirements. Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. 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. Prepare, present and manage budgets. Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress. Estimate cost of projects. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Scheduling packages. Spreadsheet. AutoCAD. MS Excel. MS Word. MS PowerPoint. Primavera. Type of experience: Hard infrastructure. Civil. Architecture. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Industrial construction. Institutional construction. Contractors. Project size estimating experience: $4,000,001 - $8,000,000. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Project coordination. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Project management. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Drug test. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Willing to travel. Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .