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construction estimator

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Employer details Robert B. Somerville Co. Limited

Job details

  • LocationKing City, ON
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary35.10 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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construction estimator NOC 22303 Toronto Region
Median wage Help -
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