Cost estimator – construction (NOC 22303)
Employer details: Rider Levett Bucknall (Canada) Ltd.
Job details
Location: 435 N Service Rd. West Suite 203, Oakville, ON L6M 4X8
Salary: $32.69 to $35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per Week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time, Day
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Overview
Languages: English
Education: College/CEGEP, Engineering-related technologies, other
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Estimate pre-contract costs
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• 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
Job Duties
• Preparation of construction related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies
• Change order reviews and valuations of work in progress and bid analyses
• Preparation of studies and plans on value engineering, life cycle costing, and sustainable practices
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
• Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Project size estimating experience
$4,000,001 - $8,000,000
Area of work experience
Purchasing, procurement and contracts
Area of specialization
Project management
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Financial benefits
• Bonus
Other benefits
• Other benefits
Other:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or related field is pref’d.
• Recent experience and specialty in electrical and mechanical cost strategies.
• Cost control in the commercial/institutional/Industrial sector concentrating on vertical construction.
• Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement / pricing.
• Experience in CMGC / GCCM process.
• Experience with estimating software systems, onscreen takeoff software and BIM.
• Professional certifications pref’d.
How to apply
By email
diane.ricci@ca.rlb.com
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
• Cover letter
• References attesting experience
• Proof of the requested certifications
• Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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