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Major Work Area
- Quantity surveying
- Estimating
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Carpenter Trade Certification
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheet
- Scheduling packages
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Estimating packages
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
Type of Experience
- Institutional construction
- Industrial construction
- Civil
- Architecture
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
Specific Skills
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- 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
Project Size Estimating Experience
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Criminal record check
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Tight deadlines
Personal Suitability
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Client focus
- Organized