Senior Estimator

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Skills and Abilities

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
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Prepare cost estimates
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
Type of experience
- Civil
- Mechanical construction
- Architecture
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
- $8,000,001 +
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Employment terms options
- Morning
Employment terms options
- Day
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available