construction cost consultant

Government of Canada - Central; Chelmsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare cost estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school certificate and at least 5 years of estimating experience. Responsibilities include liaising with various stakeholders and preparing detailed reports. This position requires on-site work in Chelmsford, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in estimating for commercial and/or industrial construction.
• Knowledge of estimating procedures and cost monitoring.
• Experience with project cash flow and financing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets, and bid forms.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Scheduling packages

Spreadsheet

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Estimating
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
  • Scheduling packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction

Project size estimating experience

• $8,000,001 +

Additional information

• Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player