Quantity surveyor - construction

Kibbi; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Bonus

RRSP

Job summary

Kibbi seeks an experienced estimator in Oakville, Ontario to join our team. The role focuses on preparing labour and material cost estimates, reading plans, and developing master and elemental estimates for various project classes.

Hybrid work arrangements are available as part of a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. The ideal candidate has college-level education, 5+ years of experience, and a background in civil, architectural, or industrial construction with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating and cost management.
• Strong reading of blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Ability to prepare master format and elemental format estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A) and elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D).
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads.
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Communication

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Estimating packages

Take-off packages

Database

Spreadsheet

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 5 years or more

WORK SETTING

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying
• Construction

TASKS

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• 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
• 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
• Train staff
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word

FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE

• Professional accreditation

TYPE OF EXPERIENCE

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

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Project coordination

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

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
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

WORKPLACE INFORMATION

• Hybrid

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)