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construction estimator
Posted on May 30, 2025 by Employer details Designed Roofing Inc.
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Education: College/CEGEP. Project management. Construction management. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients . Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects. 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. 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. Take-off packages. AutoCAD. MS Excel. MS Word. Type of experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction. Industrial construction. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Project coordination. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Project management. Mathematics. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Sitting. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Screening questions: Are you currently a student?. 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?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Parking available. Wellness program.- LocationNorth Bay, ONP1C 0B8
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$20.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 44 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3318377
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- Project management
- Construction management
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- 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
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Project management
- Mathematics
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Wellness program
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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