Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
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Estimating
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Millwork shop
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Office
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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Operate CADD and other computer software systems
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Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
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Project cash flow and financing requirements
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Utilize quantity take-off procedures
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Analyze tenders and recommend awards
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Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
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Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
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Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
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Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
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MS Office
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Estimating packages
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Take-off packages
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Database
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Spreadsheet
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AutoCAD
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MS Excel
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MS Word
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Outlook
Type of experience
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Architecture
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Industrial construction
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Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
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$1,500,001 - $4,000,000
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$4,000,001 - $8,000,000
Area of work experience
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Purchasing, procurement and contracts
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Project coordination
Construction specialization
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Industrial, commercial and institutional
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Team player
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Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available
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.