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Posted on May 02, 2024 by Employer details Fortis Construction Group Inc.
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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. 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 . Prepare master format estimates (Class A). Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D). Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. 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. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Scheduling packages. Spreadsheet. AutoCAD. MS Project. MS Excel. MS Word. Type of experience: Electricity - construction. Mechanical construction. Architecture. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Industrial construction. Institutional construction. Residential construction. Structural engineering. 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. Security and safety: Bondable. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Public transportation is not available. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Sitting. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Mileage paid. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. On-site recreation and activities. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available.- LocationWindsor, ON
- Salary$50,000 to $90,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #2901989
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Estimating
Responsibilities
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
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- 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
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Electricity - construction
- Mechanical construction
- Architecture
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Residential construction
- Structural engineering
- 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
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is not available
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
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