senior estimator - construction

Government of Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare cost estimates for civil engineering projects. The role requires at least 5 years of experience and expertise in CAD software. The successful candidate will work on-site in Canada, with an emphasis on accuracy and detail. Benefits include health coverage and a pension plan.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension plan

Bonus available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and architecture principles.
• Ability to prepare estimates for projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Read blueprints and drawings to determine requirements.
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Estimating packages

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Civil drafting and civil engineering CAD/CADD

Tools

Spreadsheet

Quick Books

Scheduling packages

Take-off packages

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Civil drafting and civil engineering CAD/CADD

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• 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
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• 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
• Estimate cost of projects

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Quick Books

Type of experience

• Civil
• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Residential construction
• Structural engineering
• Contractors

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
• 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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Other benefits
• Parking available