Overview
trade contractor estimator – construction Jobs in Vancouver at Crown Flooring and Construction Ltd
- Durée de l’emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience:
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Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
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Work setting - Estimating
- Quantity surveying
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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
- 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
- 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
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Computer and technology knowledge - Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Word
- Quick Books
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Type of experience - Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
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Project size estimating experience - 0 – $100,000
- $100,001 – $500,000
- $500,001 – $1,500,000
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Area of work experience - Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
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Area of specialization - Project management
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Security and safety - Criminal record check
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Transportation/travel information - Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver’s licence
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Work conditions and physical capabilities - Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Own tools/equipment - Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
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Personal suitability - Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
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Experience - 2 years to less than 3 years
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Workplace information - On the road job
Title: trade contractor estimator – construction
Company: Crown Flooring and Construction Ltd
Location: Vancouver
