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Canadian Trade International (CTI) is a growing general contractor seeking an experienced estimator. We are involved in Residential and Commercial projects for various clients.
Job Duties and responsibilities
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Confer with contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations
Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction
Essential Skills
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
Specific Skills
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Prepare estimates of labour and material costs
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare bill of material
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
Project Size Estimating Experience
- 0 - $100,000
Major Work Area
- Estimating
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Scheduling packages
- Estimating packages
Type of Construction Experience
- Residential
- Commercial