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    Construction Cost Estimator (NOC 22303)

    Oakville, CanadaRemoteFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Employer details: Rider Levett Bucknall (Canada) Ltd.

    Job details

    Location: 435 N Service Rd. West Suite 203, Oakville, ON L6M 4X8

    Work location: On site

    Salary: 38.46 hourly / 40.00 hours per week

    Terms of employment: Permanent employment/Full time/Day

    Starts as soon as possible

    Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits

    Vacancies: 1 vacancy

    Overview

    Languages

    English

    Minimum Education

    College/CEGEP

    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

    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

    Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects

    Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms

    Advise on tendering procedures

    Analyze tenders and recommend awards

    Job Duties:

    • Preparation of construction related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies
    • Change order reviews and valuations of work in progress and bid analyses
    • Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
    • Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
    • Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
    • Preparation of studies and plans on value engineering, life cycle costing, and sustainable practices
    • Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
    • Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
    • Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.
    • Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

    Credentials

    Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses

    Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

    Experience and specialization

    Computer and technology knowledge

    MS Excel

    Type of experience

    Civil

    Electricity - construction

    Mechanical construction

    Project size estimating experience

    $500,001 - $1,500,000

    Area of specialization

    Civil engineering

    Additional information

    Work conditions and physical capabilities

    Fast-paced environment

    Work under pressure

    Tight deadlines

    Attention to detail

    Personal suitability

    Client focus

    Excellent oral communication

    Excellent written communication

    Flexibility

    Organized

    Team player

    Benefits

    Health benefits

    Dental plan

    Disability benefits

    Health care plan

    Financial benefits

    Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

    Other: Minimum education of College in Civil Engineering req’d; Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering pref’d; Minimum of 3+ years of related experience req’d;  Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications; Experience and specialty in electrical and mechanical cost strategies; Cost control in the commercial/institutional/Industrial sector concentrating on vertical construction; Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement / pricing; Experience in CMGC / GCCM process; Experience with estimating software systems, onscreen takeoff software and BIM

    Who can apply for this job?

    You can apply if you are:

    a Canadian citizen

    a permanent resident of Canada

    a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

    Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

    How to apply

    By email

    [email protected]

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Rlb

    RLB is a company that provides M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) services, focusing on electrical works on site and supporting the development of in-region M&E service offerings. They require proficiency in AutoCAD and excellent communication skills for their team.

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    Construction
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