mechanical estimator - construction

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Grand Falls-Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Grand Falls-Windsor, Canada is seeking a professional with over 5 years of experience to handle responsibilities including preparing estimates for labor and material costs and managing tendering procedures. The ideal candidate will liaise with various professionals and maintain cost monitoring systems. The role is strictly on-site, with no remote work option available. Benefits include health plans and financial benefits, providing a comprehensive work experience.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience 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.
• 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.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available