Job Board for Vulnerable Youth
Estimator, Building Construction
Posted on December 19, 2024
by Commercial-NDS Ltd
P.O Box 1644 - 114 Taltheilei Dr. , Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2P2
Job Sector:
Construction & Renovation
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 200
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 22 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/northwest-territories/yellowknife/881750802/estimator-building-construction/
Job Description
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- 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
- 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, maps, drawings and specifications
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Xactimate
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site housing options
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available