construction estimator - Ottawa, Canada - S&R Mechanical

    S&R Mechanical
    S&R Mechanical Ottawa, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
    • Langue de travail: Anglais
    • Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
    • Education:
    • Expérience:

      • Education

    • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

      • Work setting

    • Estimating
    • Quantity surveying
    • Construction industry

      • Tasks

    • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
    • Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
    • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
    • 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
    • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
    • Review bids and negotiate costs
    • Prepare tenders and quotations
    • Prepare estimates and bids for home construction, renovation and restoration projects
    • Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
    • Prepare bids
    • Negotiate offers from suppliers
    • Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions
    • Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects
    • Estimate cost of projects and prepare detailed specifications
    • Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
    • Assist in budget preparation
    • Prepare reports
    • Read and interpret blueprints
    • Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements

      • Computer and technology knowledge

    • Estimating packages
    • Take-off packages
    • Scheduling packages
    • Spreadsheet
    • AutoCAD
    • MS Project
    • MS Excel
    • MS Word

      • Type of experience

    • Mechanical construction
    • Architecture
    • Commercial and/or industrial construction
    • Industrial construction
    • Institutional construction
    • Structural engineering

      • Project size estimating experience

    • 0 - $100,000
    • $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
    • $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
    • $100,001 - $500,000
    • $500,001 - $1,500,000

      • Area of specialization

    • Revenue - cost analysis

      • Transportation/travel information

    • Own transportation
    • Public transportation is available

      • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Fast-paced environment
    • Work under pressure
    • Tight deadlines
    • Attention to detail
    • Sound discrimination
    • Sitting

      • Personal suitability

    • Client focus
    • Excellent oral communication
    • Excellent written communication
    • Flexibility
    • Organized
    • Team player
    • Proactive

      • Screening questions

    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
    • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

      • Experience

    • 2 years to less than 3 years

      • Health benefits

    • Dental plan
    • Disability benefits
    • Health care plan
    • Paramedical services coverage

      • Financial benefits

    • Group insurance benefits
    • Life insurance
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)