chief estimator - construction

Government of Canada; Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada, is seeking a Cost Estimator to prepare labor and material estimates for construction projects. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction, be skilled in reading blueprints, and have knowledge of relevant software like MS Excel and Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental plans, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan, with all work conducted on-site.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long-term care insurance

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Free parking available

On-site recreation and activities

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in commercial and/or industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A).
• 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.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Database

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Estimating

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• 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
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Database
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction

Project size estimating experience

• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program