estimator, building construction

Kimco; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional estimating firm in Canada is seeking an estimator to prepare cost estimates for projects. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and an appropriate trades certificate. Responsibilities include preparing reports, reading specifications, and liaising with various stakeholders. This role is onsite only, with no option for remote work. Benefits include health plans, life insurance, and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience in estimating.
• Other trades certificate or diploma required.

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 estimates for general expenses and overheads.
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms.
• Advise on tendering procedures.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, and contractors about cost estimates.

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

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

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 estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Advise on tendering procedures
• 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

Additional Information

Personal suitability: Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available