Work setting

• Estimating
• Quantity surveying
• Construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• 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
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Advise on tendering procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• 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
• Train staff
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Functional expertise

• Professional accreditation

Type of experience

• Hard infrastructure
• Civil
• Architecture
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)