Location
London, ON | Canada
Job description
position summary
Responsible for preparing estimates; controlling expenditures and evaluating feasibility of meeting client requirements by reviewing estimate requests, design drawings and specifications and gathering infiormation on labour, material, time and price quotes.
key responsibilities
research / gathering data
- reviewing estimate requests, design drawings and specifications with appropriate personnel to understand the project and gather necessary information
- identifying and gathering information on labour, material and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, related documents and collaboration with other team members
- obtaining price quotes from vendors/suppliers
prepare estimates
- completing timely and accurate estimates from floor plans, sketches, models, renderings, oral and written descriptions, and other sources of information
- breaking down projects into components as required by sales and/or the customer
- maintaining documentation and records to support projected cost of project
- keeping current on changes in production methods, material, labour costs and other standards
- evaluating feasibility of meeting client requirements
- obtain quotes/estimates from sub-contractors
control expenditures/project management
- setting up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
- preparing cost, expenditure statements and forecasts at specified intervals for the duration of a project
- preparing and maintaining a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- liaising and consulting with team members and preparing economic feasibility reports on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- managing and coordinating construction projects and preparing construction progress schedules
required skills/experience/education
- knowledge of all phases of exhibit design and production (or similar industry) and pricing standards
- ability to extract pertinent data from oral and written information and standard visual sources
- completion of a secondary school and several years experience as a qualified estimator in the construction trade
- completion of a 3 year college program in civil or construction engineering technology
- excellent mathematical skills, excel skills and related talents
- ability to work in a high pressure fast paced environment
how to apply
if you feel you are a good candidate for this role, please apply by email at [email protected]
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