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Location
2949 Main St. suite 14Vancouver, BCV5T 3G4
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Work location
On the road
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Salary$37.00 to $42.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
2 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#3635783
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Estimating
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Quantity surveying
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
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Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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Operate CADD and other computer software systems
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Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
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Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
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Project cash flow and financing requirements
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Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
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Utilize quantity take-off procedures
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Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
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Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
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Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
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Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
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Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
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Proposal preparation
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Present and explain proposals to clients
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Estimating packages
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Take-off packages
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Scheduling packages
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Spreadsheet
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MS Word
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Quick Books
Type of experience
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Civil
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
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Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
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0 - $100,000
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$100,001 - $500,000
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$500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
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Purchasing, procurement and contracts
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Project coordination
Area of specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Willing to travel
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Sound discrimination
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Sitting
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Own tools/equipment
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Hard hat
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Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Team player
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Proactive