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 master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CADD Course

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS PowerPoint
• Primavera

Type of experience

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

Project size estimating experience

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Proactive