Construction cost estimator

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Canada seeks a cost estimator to prepare labour and material cost estimates, read blueprints, and operate CADD systems. You will create bid forms, monitor expenditures and liaise with engineers and owners to adjust cost estimates. This permanent role offers a 30-hour work week and English language work environment.

Requires secondary school graduation and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Apply to contribute to project feasibility and tender success.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• 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.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CADD

Job description

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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
• 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
• 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

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

WORK DETAILS

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week