Job details
- JobBank Id: 42617098
- JobSeekr Id: 325788
- Trade Contractor Estimator – Construction
- Boucherville, QC
- 951, rue Le Gardeur
- Full time
- Solutions CKS
- $60,000 to $80,000
- 30 to 40 hours per week
Overview
Languages
French
Education
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College/CEGEP - or equivalent experience
- Civil engineering, general
- Engineering/industrial management
- Building construction technology
- Construction management
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Asset languages
- English, Middle (1100-1500)
Work setting
- Estimating
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
- 0 – $100,000
- $100,001 – $500,000
- $500,001 – $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Parking paid by employer
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Gasoline paid
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Variable or compressed work week