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construction estimator Verified
Posted on March 13, 2024 by Employer details Kindred Construction
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Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Estimating. Construction. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. Prepare master format estimates (Class A). Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D). Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. 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. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CADD Course. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Scheduling packages. Database. AutoCAD. MS Project. MS Excel. MS Word. MS PowerPoint. Type of experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction. Industrial construction. Institutional construction. Residential construction. Contractors. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. 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. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits.- LocationVancouver, BC
- Salary$75,000 to $82,500YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Verified
- Source Job Bank #2835465
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Estimating
- Construction
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CADD Course
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Database
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
- Contractors
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
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
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
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
2024-05-03
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