Pall-Con Construction Ltd is hiring
Construction Estimator with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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.

Work setting

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Construction industry

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)
• 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
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Estimate cost of projects

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• Primavera

Type of experience

• Hard infrastructure
• Civil
• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Contractors

Project size estimating experience

• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits