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construction estimator

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Employer details Alhassan Construction Inc.

Job details

  • Location11 Bloom laneBedford, NSB4B 1S8
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary25.00 to 33.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Evening, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Other benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3046862

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

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.

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
  • 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
  • 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, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

  • Architecture
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Residential construction
  • Contractors

Project size estimating experience

  • 0 - $100,000
  • $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
  • $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

  • Project coordination

Area of specialization

  • Project management

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-09-18

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construction estimator NOC 22303 Halifax Region
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