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construction estimator
Posted on October 24, 2024 by Employer details Western Landscaping
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. 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. Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. 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 and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. CADD Course. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Database. Spreadsheet. AutoCAD. MS Excel. MS Word. Type of experience: Civil. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Industrial construction. Institutional construction. Residential construction. Project size estimating experience: 0 - $100,000. $1,500,001 - $4,000,000. $100,001 - $500,000. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Security and safety: Bondable. Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. 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 have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. What is your current field of study?. What is your current level of study?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer.- LocationYarmouth, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$31.00 to $36.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3130001
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- 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
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- 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 and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- CADD Course
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
- 0 - $100,000
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2024-11-07
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