Estimator, Construction - Calgary, Canada - Chinook Glass and Screen Ltd
3 weeks ago
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
Work setting:
- Estimating
Tasks:
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Estimate precontract costs
- Utilize quantity takeoff procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Takeoff packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Word
Type of experience:
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience:
- 0 $100,000
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fastpaced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
Own tools/equipment:
- Steeltoed safety boots
Personal suitability:
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Long term benefits:
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits:
- Parking available
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