Principal estimator - construction

Location: Thorold

Job Details

Location:

Thorold, ON L2V 3Y7

Salary: $37.98 hourly / 40 hours per week

Terms of employment:
Permanent employment, Full time

Position:
Construction engineering technology/technician

Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities
The tasks of this role include:

Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs

Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients

Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements

Operate CADD and other computer software systems

Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms

Utilize quantity take-off procedures

Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems

Monitor and adjust contract expenditures

Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors

Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

CADD Course

Computer and Technology Knowledge

Take-off packages

Scheduling packages

Spreadsheet

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Power Point

Type of Experience

Commercial and/or industrial construction

Contractors

$500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of Work Experience

Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Project coordination

Roofing

Security and Safety

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

Handling heavy loads

Ability to distinguish between colours

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

Client focus

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Proactive

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Bonus

Gasoline paid

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Equal Employment Opportunity
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

Visible minorities

Eligibility
You can apply if you are:

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.

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