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Posted on July 09, 2024 by Employer details BTY Consultancy Group Inc.
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D). Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects. Project cash flow and financing requirements. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems. Monitor and adjust contract expenditures. Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Word. Type of experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction. Residential construction. Project size estimating experience: $1,500,001 - $4,000,000. $4,000,001 - $8,000,000. $8,000,001 +. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. 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. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Workplace information: Remote work available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site recreation and activities. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Wellness program.- Location30 E 6th Ave #300Vancouver, BCV5T 1J4Remote work available
- Salary$70,000 to $80,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- 08:30 to 17:00
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #2992555
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- $8,000,001 +
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
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
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program
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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