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construction estimator Verified
Posted on January 15, 2024 by Employer details Active homes Ltd
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. 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. 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. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Project. MS Excel. MS Word. Quick Books. MS PowerPoint. Primavera. Type of experience: Residential construction. Project size estimating experience: 0 - $100,000. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Sitting. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months.- LocationEdmonton, AB
- Salary$17.00 to $21.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Verified
- Source Job Bank #2752667
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- 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
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- MS PowerPoint
- Primavera
Type of experience
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
- 0 - $100,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2024-05-14
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