construction estimator

MS DRYWALL LIMITED; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MS DRYWALL LIMITED in Calgary, AB is seeking an estimator to prepare labour and material cost estimates for drywall projects. You will read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements and operate CADD and other computer software systems.

Responsibilities include preparing estimates for general expenses and overheads, applying quantity take-off procedures, monitoring and reporting contract expenditures, and coordinating with engineers, architects, owners and

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• On-site work required
• Secondary school diploma required
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Utilize quantity take-off 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

Skills

Estimating packages

Spreadsheet

MS PowerPoint

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Spreadsheet

MS PowerPoint

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systemsMonitor 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

• Estimating packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS PowerPoint

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive