estimator, construction
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Construction Estimator
Posted on May 09, 2024
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Employer details
Pickard Construction Ltd
Job details
*Rate:* $31/hr
*Location:* Located on Vancouver Island
*Schedule:* Full Time,
*Job Description*
* Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
* Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
* Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor site progress against established schedules.
* Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients.
* Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, change orders, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
* Direct the purchase of building materials.
* Prepare the estimated costs of materials, labor, and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, drawings, and specifications
* Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
* Prepare cost and forecast for the duration of each project.
* Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and subcontractors
* Use computer programs specific to the construction industry, such as scheduling estimating software.
* Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, email software, and drawing software.
*Experience / Skills*
* 5 years experience in the construction industry, preferably in estimating, project management, or site management.
* Knowledge of construction methods, systems, Bylaws and Coding.
* Experience with estimating/project management software, preferably CoConstruct.
* Strong ability to interpret construction plans.
* Strong computer knowledge and ability to self-manage tech requirements.
* Ability to liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors
* Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships.
* Ability to work within a fast-paced, changing industry.
*Education Required*
* Bachelor's Degree
* Education or training from an accredited program related to cost estimating, project management, business management, or financial management. Or demonstrated equivalent in experience and skillset within the construction industry.
To apply please send resume and cover letter to *info@ pickardconstruction.ca*, quoting *?PC Project Estimator Job Application?* in the Subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and only those who are chosen for the interviewing stage will be contacted. Thank you for your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Applicants must be located on Vancouver Island.
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
* construction Industry: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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LocationParksville, BC
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Salary$31.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9272647440
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