millwork estimator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Estimating
• Staff accommodation available
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
  
  

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
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• 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
• 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
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CADD Course
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word
  
  

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction
  
  

Project size estimating experience

• 0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000
  
  

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination
  
  

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Millwork
• Cabinets
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Parking paid by employer
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available