construction estimator

Accent Building Sciences Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Life insurance

Free parking available

Travel insurance

Job summary

Accent Building Sciences Inc. in Markham, Ontario, is seeking an estimator with 2+ years of experience to prepare cost estimates for labour and materials, read blueprints, and support pre-qualification submissions.

You will work on-site with engineers and subcontractors, creating tender documents and monitoring project cash flow throughout the bidding process. Strong AutoCAD/MS Project skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and Adjustments to cost estimates.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering procedures

Communication

Education

College/CEGEP

Civil engineering technology/technician

Construction engineering technology/technician

Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Excel

Scheduling packages

Spreadsheet

Job description

• Construction engineering technology/technician
• Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other

Overview

Languages
English
Education

• College/CEGEP
• Civil engineering technology/technician
• Construction engineering technology/technician
• Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years
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 pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• 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
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• 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

• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel

Type of experience

• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Structural engineering

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
• $8,000,001 +
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

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
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations