Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Civil engineering technology/technician
- Construction management
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and 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
- 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
- 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
- Tender contracts
- Review bids and negotiate costs
- Prepare bids
- Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders
- Select trade subcontractors
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Primavera
Type of experience
- Civil
- Mechanical construction
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
- Quick learner
- Leadership
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Stocks/shares
Other Benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
