Government of Canada - Western

senior estimator - construction


Pay115k / year
LocationEdmonton/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 41089182

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

      Experience

      5 years or more

      On site

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

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      Work setting

      • Estimating
      • Quantity surveying
      • Willing to relocate

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
      • Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
      • Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
      • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
      • 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
      • 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

      Type of experience

      • Civil
      • Commercial and/or industrial construction
      • Institutional construction
      • Residential construction

      Project size estimating experience

      • $100,001 - $500,000

      Specialization or experience

      • Green economy sector
      • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

      Area of specialization

      • Project management

      Additional information

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation
      • Willing to travel

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Tight deadlines
      • Attention to detail
      • Sound discrimination

      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
      • Pension plan
      • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Learning/training paid by employer
      • On-site amenities
      • Other benefits
      • Team building opportunities
      • Travel insurance
      • Wellness program
  • About the company

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