Construction Estimator
Job Description
Job title: Construction Estimator
Company: Beyond Bilingual
Job description: DescriptionConstruction Estimator
FULL TIME, PERMANENTLocation: (100% on-site) – Whitby
Hours: Mon-Fri – 8:30am-5pm – (37.5 hours/wk.)
Salary: TBDCompany: Our client is a leader in their industry. Due to continued growth, they are currently looking to add an experienced Estimator to their team of professionals.Perks:· Company-paid benefit plan (Starts Day 1)
· Dental plan
· Vision plan
· Paramedical
· Disability
· Life Insurance
· Casual dress code policy
· Excellent training
· Family working atmosphere
· Tremendous opportunity for advancement
· RRSP
· Generous vacation plan including personal daysJob Summary:
You will be responsible for all aspects of construction project estimation.Responsibilities
- Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.
- Establish and maintain tendering processes.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Manage and co-ordinate construction projects, and prepare construction progress schedules.
Skills Required
- Competence in Computer-aided design (Planswift & AutoCAD).
- Knowledge of Ontario Building Code Standards.
- Understanding of materials and methods of construction.
Qualifications
- PMP Certification is considered an asset.
Experience Requirements
- 2 years’ experience estimating a wide range of construction projects.
- Experience with Quantity Takeoffs.
- Experience involving reading specifications and drawings.
Expected salary:
Location: Whitby, ON
Job date: Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:46:47 GMT
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