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principal estimator - construction

$37.98 per hour
Full-time

D.F. Brown Roofing

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Estimating
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer

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
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • CADD Course

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Estimating packages
  • Take-off packages
  • Scheduling packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Zoho CRM

Type of experience

  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Industrial construction
  • Contractors

Project size estimating experience

  • $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Project coordination

Construction specialization

  • Roofing

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Gasoline paid
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program
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