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MLP Building Inspections & Construction Consulting operating in the insurance industry for construction consulting requires an experienced, knowledgeable, motivated and career-minded Cost Estimator to be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. He or she will be tasked with preparing cost estimates. This individual's accuracy is critical to this position. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.
Knowledge of Windows based applications, Xactimate estimating software is preferred
Preparing budgets for various stages of construction, any experience in construction would be definite asset.
Work in a team environment for a growing company.
Duties include, preparing estimates for take-off to final pricing, soliciting General Contractors and supplier quotations, preparing and issuing tenders and negotiating.
MLP Building Inspections & Construction Consulting Ltd offers competitive salary, benefits, and an unique work environment. Submit resume (relevant experience, training/formal education) plus cover letter
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
Specific Skills
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Prepare estimates of labour and material costs
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
Major Work Area
- Estimating
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Spreadsheets
- Estimating packages
- Databases
Type of Construction Experience
- Residential
- Commercial
- Architectural