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construction estimator

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Employer details Western Landscaping

Job details

  • LocationYarmouth, NS
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary31.00 to 36.00 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

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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