construction estimator

Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in roofing and coatings is seeking a qualified estimator in Cambridge, Ontario. This role involves preparing cost estimates and managing projects, requiring strong communication and organizational skills along with relevant certifications. Successful candidates will work in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering accurate estimates and meeting tight deadlines.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Long-term care insurance

Free parking available

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• WHMIS Certificate required.
• Experience in project management and estimating is advantageous.
• Knowledge of estimating software and construction industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Liaise with engineers and contractors on project changes.
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Proactive

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Estimating
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word
  
  

Project size estimating experience

• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $8,000,001 +
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000
  
  

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  
  

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Single ply sheet membrane roofing system
• Modified roofing system
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
  
  

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance