Our client has an immediate full-time permanent opportunity available for an Estimator, Construction in Kelowna, BC 

Education:

• Other trades certificate or diploma

• or equivalent experience

Experience:

5 years or more

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

• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads

• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

• Project cash flow and financing requirements

• Estimate pre-contract costs

• 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

• Estimate cost of projects and prepare detailed specifications

Experience and specialization:

• Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages

• Scheduling packages

• Spreadsheet

• AutoCAD

• MS Project

• MS Excel

• MS Word

• MS PowerPoint

Type of experience:

• Civil

• Commercial and/or industrial construction

• Contractors

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation

• Valid driver's licence

Health benefits:

• Dental plan

• Health care plan

• Vision care benefits