estimator, construction - Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada - Jill Peapell Personnel Consultants Limited

    Jill Peapell Personnel Consultants Limited
    Jill Peapell Personnel Consultants Limited Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada

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    Description
    • Work Term: Permanent
    • Work Language: English
    • Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
    • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
    • Experience: 5 years or more
    • or equivalent experience
    • Work setting

    • Estimating
    • Tasks

    • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
    • Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
    • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
    • Project cash flow and financing requirements
    • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
    • 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
    • Computer and technology knowledge

    • Estimating packages
    • Scheduling packages
    • Spreadsheet
    • Type of experience

    • Commercial and/or industrial construction
    • Project size estimating experience

    • $500,001 - $1,500,000
    • Area of work experience

    • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
    • Project coordination
    • Area of specialization

    • Project management
    • Security and safety

    • Bondable
    • Enhanced reliability security clearance
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Fast-paced environment
    • Tight deadlines
    • Attention to detail
    • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
    • Own tools/equipment

    • Hard hat
    • Steel-toed safety boots
    • 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?