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construction estimator
Posted on January 29, 2025 by Employer details Robert B. Somerville Co. Limited
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects. Project cash flow and financing requirements. Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. 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. Inspect construction of sewer systems and pipelines. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Project. MS Excel. MS Word. MS PowerPoint. Type of experience: Mechanical construction. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Financial benefits: Pension plan. Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer.- LocationKing City, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$35.10HOUR hourly / 50 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3219590
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
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
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- 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
- Inspect construction of sewer systems and pipelines
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
- Mechanical construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer
Who can apply for this job?
Only apply for 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
2025-03-29
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