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As a Construction Estimator, your duties may include the following:
- Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
- Establish and maintain tendering processes
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Manage and co-ordinate construction projects, and prepare construction progress schedules
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relatable experiences
- Experience with estimation/take-offs
- Experience working with construction management contracts
- Experience bidding lump sum projects
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, technological) and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented, organized and committed to achieving excellence across all projects
- Work independently or as a team
- Bilingualism is considered as an asset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa-Gatineau, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- estimating: 5 years (preferred)
