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senior estimator - construction

$79k per year
Full-time

Flynn Canada Ltd.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP
  • Architectural technology/technician
  • Civil engineering technology/technician
  • Construction engineering technology/technician

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

  • Estimating

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
  • Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
  • Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Advise on tendering 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
  • Review quotations
  • Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
  • Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
  • Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Prepare price quotations

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Estimating packages
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

Type of experience

  • Architecture
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Institutional construction

Project size estimating experience

  • $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

  • Forecasting or projection

Civil engineering experience

  • Buildings and structures

Construction specialization

  • Roofing

Area of specialization

  • Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling
  • Single ply sheet membrane roofing system
  • Modified roofing system

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

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
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Other benefits
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