Crown Flooring and Construction Ltd is hiring
Trade Contractor Estimator - Construction with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

• Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying

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
• Proposal preparation
• Present and explain proposals to clients

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Word
• Quick Books

Type of experience

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

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

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

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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