construction estimator

Adi Development Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm in Burlington is seeking a Project Estimator to prepare costs for civil engineering projects. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, reading blueprints, and liaising with various stakeholders. The role requires work on-site with no remote options. Benefits include health coverage and a dental plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in project management or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of cost estimation and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, and contractors.

Skills

Estimating

Project coordination

Spreadsheet

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Civil engineering

Project management

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Civil engineering, other
• Project management

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Estimating
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

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 elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• 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
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• 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:

• Spreadsheet
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint

Type of experience:

• Civil

Area of work experience:

• Project coordination

Specialization or experience:

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization:

• Project management

Benefits

Health benefits:

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