Accent Building Sciences Inc. is hiring
Construction Estimator with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Civil engineering technology/technician
• Construction engineering technology/technician
• Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Estimating

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
• 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
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Computer and technology knowledge

• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel

Type of experience

• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Structural engineering

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
• $8,000,001 +
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Parking paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance