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surveyor, land
Posted on September 25, 2024 by Employer details R&D Harris Excavating Ltd.
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Construction company. Residential construction. Quantity surveying. Institutional construction. Industrial construction. Estimating. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Budgetary responsibility: $100,001 - $500,000. $500,001 - $1,500,000. 0 - $100,000. Tasks: Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities. Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment. Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. Prepare master format estimates (Class A). Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors. Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. CADD Course. Computer and technology knowledge: AutoCAD. MS Excel. MS Word. Computer-aided design (CAD). Take-off packages. Spreadsheet. Estimating packages. Database. Type of experience: Civil. Security and safety: Bondable. Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Sitting. Hand-eye co-ordination. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Handling heavy loads. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Client focus. Proactive. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. What is your current field of study?. What is your current level of study?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer.- LocationYarmouth, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$31.00 to $36.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3094220
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Construction company
- Residential construction
- Quantity surveying
- Institutional construction
- Industrial construction
- Estimating
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
Budgetary responsibility
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
- 0 - $100,000
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
- Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
- Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- CADD Course
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheet
- Estimating packages
- Database
Type of experience
- Civil
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Handling heavy loads
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Client focus
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer
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.
Advertised until
2024-10-25
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