construction estimator
Posted on
August 22, 2024
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Employer details
S. Young Enterprises Ltd.
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. 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. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. 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. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CADD Course. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Scheduling packages. Database. Spreadsheet. AutoCAD. MS Project. MS Excel. MS Word. Type of experience: Civil. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Industrial construction. Residential construction. Project size estimating experience: $1,500,001 - $4,000,000. $4,000,001 - $8,000,000. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Proactive. 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?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: Experience an asset. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement.
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LocationFort St. John, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$60,000 to $85,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 80 to 100 hours bi-weekly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Overtime
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Financial benefits
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
Job Bank
#3050129
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Estimating
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Quantity surveying
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Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
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Operate CADD and other computer software systems
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Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
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Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
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Project cash flow and financing requirements
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Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
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Utilize quantity take-off procedures
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Advise on tendering procedures
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Analyze tenders and recommend awards
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Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
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Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
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Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
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Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
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Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Estimating packages
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Take-off packages
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Scheduling packages
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Database
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Spreadsheet
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AutoCAD
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MS Project
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MS Excel
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MS Word
Type of experience
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Civil
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
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Industrial construction
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Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
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$1,500,001 - $4,000,000
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$4,000,001 - $8,000,000
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Team player
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Proactive
Benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2024-11-03
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