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senior estimator - construction
With some duties as an estimator, construction
Posted on October 04, 2024 by Employer details Wright Construction Western Inc.
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Estimating. Willing to relocate. 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 . Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects. 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. Read blueprint, schemas and drawings. Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association. Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators. Type of drafting: Shop drawings. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Project. Technical terminology: Engineering. Type of experience: Architecture. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Project size estimating experience: $500,001 - $1,500,000. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Civil engineering experience: Buildings and structures. Area of specialization: Project management. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. 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?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: 5 years or more. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Pension plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities.- Location2919 Cleveland AveSaskatoon, SKS7K 8A9
- Workplace information Hybrid
- Salary$100,000 to $120,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3106263
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
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
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- 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
- Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
- Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators
Experience and specialization
Type of drafting
- Shop drawings
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Project
Technical terminology
- Engineering
Type of experience
- Architecture
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
Project size estimating experience
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
Civil engineering experience
- Buildings and structures
Area of specialization
- Project management
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2024-11-03
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