Construction Estimator

AGF Rebar Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction materials company in Ottawa is seeking an estimator with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in estimating and quantity surveying. The role involves preparing material and labour cost estimates, reading blueprints, and conducting economic feasibility studies. Applicants should possess a college education and advanced skills in estimating software, AutoCAD, and spreadsheets. Additional benefits include health care, dental plans, and a registered retirement savings plan, with work conducted on-site only.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience required.
• Knowledge in estimating and quantity surveying.
• Possess a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Provide economic feasibility studies for proposed projects.

Skills

Estimating packages

AutoCAD

Oracle

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying

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
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• 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
• Advise on tendering proceduresLiaise, 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
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• Oracle
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint

Type of experience

• Hard infrastructure
• Civil
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• 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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Confidential security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)