Estimate Contract-construction Job

Construction estimators analyze costs of and prepare estimates on civil engineering, architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical construction projects. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and major electrical, mechanical and trade contractors, or they may be self-employed.

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Duties:
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
- 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
- Experience and specialization
- Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction

Project size estimating experience
0 - $100,000
$1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination

Additional information
- Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods

Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance

Terra Contracting is a full service earthworks contractor that provides a full package of services to various types and sizes of developments.