K&J Construction Ltd. is looking for a Junior Estimator to join our Team! We specialize in Commercial and Agricultural Construction and Construction Management. The Junior Estimator will work alongside the Purchaser/Estimator and office staff to prepare accurate estimates for both small and large sized construction projects. They will be required to analyze information, specifications, proposals, and important metrics, to provide quantity take-off and accurate costing. The estimating process includes reading drawings, quantity take-off, writing proposals, and obtaining costs for materials and subcontractors.
A qualified candidate should have excellent numerical skills, an analytical mindset, be diligent and thorough, with one to two years of experience in reading blueprints, understanding project specifications, and quantity take-off.
Duties/Responsibilities:
? Interpret the plans and specifications and make the necessary calculations for pricing of projects.
? Prepare proposals for clients.
? Identify material and subcontractor requirements by studying blueprints, specifications, and related project documents.
? Inventory management.
? Compute quantities using the estimating Excel spreadsheet.
? Identify potential conflicts between project documents.
? Analyze quantities of specific change orders for extras pricing.
? Ensure pricing is requested and received in good time for closing the project.
? Prepare purchase orders.
? Clearly communicate scope of work to subcontractors and suppliers, and accurately interpret quotes to ensure all costs are accounted for and no elements of the scope or supplies are missing.
? Maintain project files for estimate figures, including current and accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors.
? Ensure that worksheets and related take-off forms/submittals are presented in a way that is clearly understandable to others reviewing the information.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
? Dental care
? Extended health care
? Vision care
Schedule:
? Day shift
? Monday to Friday
Experience:
? Construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)
? Blueprint reading: 2 years (preferred)
How to apply: Please send resume and references to office@kandjconstruction.ca
Call K&J Construction at 1-204-730-7700 with any questions regarding employment.
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