Estimator, Construction - Hamilton, Canada - Ira McDonald Construction Ltd
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting:
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
Tasks:
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Estimate precontract costs
- Utilize quantity takeoff 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
- Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Estimating
- Takeoff packages
- Database
- MS Excel
Type of experience:
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
Project size estimating experience:
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- $8,000,001 +
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fastpaced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Sound discrimination
Personal suitability:
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Screening questions:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits:
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Other benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits:
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program
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