construction estimator

Government of Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Abbotsford is seeking candidates for a role requiring the reading of blueprints and preparing estimates. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience, and 1-2 years of related work experience. This position requires physical presence at the location with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Experience with reading blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to prepare elemental format estimates.
• Skilled in liaising with engineers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D).
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects.
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms.
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures.
• 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.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Job description

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Location

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

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off proceduresMonitor 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