construction technologist.

Are you a Construction Technologist with adequate experience in the filed? This 12-months role with chances of extension can be a good fit for you.

A construction technologist L1 performs a variety of duties related to planning, estimating, scheduling and field coordination activities to construction activities.

Advantages
Location: Full time in the Prince George office with site visits (After 6 months, potential to work from home 1-2 days per week)

Site visits within the Northern Interior as required.

Responsibilities
Experience and Role Accountabilities
•Prepares detailed cost estimates by considering engineering specifications and contract conditions; research, analyzes and recommends best methods and procedures to minimize labour and equipment requirements, associated costs and/or scheduling impacts; revises estimates and schedules.
•Prepares quantity takeoffs for a wide range of materials and components; prepares quantity and costs calculations on the direct costs of material and components by using either established unit cost and productivity rate information or estimating from base information; assesses risk situations and allows for in estimating process and pricing of work.

•Applies established markups to direct cost components to ensure recovery of full overhead expense.
•Prepares work schedules and coordinates activities on assigned projects. May be required to design drawings including drafting and perform survey of sites. Also may operate various electrical testing equipment in order to prepare a variety of detailed technical reports; maintains project progress data such as graphs, charts, etc.; advises managers when discrepancies or changes to work plan are required.
•Compiles the schedule of pay items for estimates, bid submissions and sub-contract tender documents as required; compiles comparative summaries of quantity and cost calculations from contractors' submissions for use in bid analysis; verifies quantity calculations made by others to ensure accuracy of information.
•Obtains technical information and costs for material and equipment from suppliers; reviews drawings, specifications and material lists; prepares documentation for procurement of construction materials, equipment and subcontracts.
•Maintains up to date records of equipment costs; production rates and materials costs related to construction projects.
•Reviews Cost/Progress Reports to compare projected costs with estimated costs; determines effects of scheduling changes on project costs.
•Provides technical advice and coordination to field crews and a variety of other internal and external resources relating to construction project activities; participates as a member of construction project teams, as required. •Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
•Excellent knowledge of either Civil, Mechanical or Electrical discipline with a working knowledge of at least one of the other disciplines.
•Excellent knowledge of all related standards and codes related to the applicable discipline.

Qualifications
Education and Skills
•Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology or Degree in a construction related field such as Engineering, Forestry, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or Quantity Surveying; or a related trades qualification (such as Electrician, Winder, Power Line Technician, General Trades 1 or Millwright).
•Five (5) years of experience in construction and/or project management.
•Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license.

Must haves:

- Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license and have their own vehicle to complete site visits

- Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology or Degree in a construction-related field such as Engineering, Forestry, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or Quantity Surveying; or a related trades qualification (such as Electrician, Winder, Power Line Technician, General Trades 1 or Millwright).

- Five (5) years of experience in construction and/or project management. (filed or office)

Nice to haves:
- Experience in supporting construction

Summary
Interested candidates can send their resumes to John at View email address on randstad.com

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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