Education
Other trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience.
Work Setting
Estimating and quantity surveying.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
- 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 bid forms.
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures.
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards.
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Computer and Technology Knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheet tools, MS Excel, MS Word
Experience