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Building Construction Estimator job in Calgary, AB with Glenmore Fabricators Ltd, Alberta - alis
This permanent full time Building Construction Estimator job from Glenmore Fabricators Ltd is offering $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 annually (to be negotiated) for 40 hours per week.
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Job Details

Building Construction Estimator

Employer

Glenmore Fabricators Ltd

Date Posted

August 30, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Sep 29, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

Glenmore Fabricators Ltd

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Estimating
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Structural steel fabrication company
  • General office
  • Construction

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
  • Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
  • Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • 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
  • Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
  • Read blueprints and drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Spreadsheet
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • MS Outlook

Type of experience

  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Industrial construction
  • Institutional construction
  • Residential construction
  • Structural engineering
  • Contractors

Project size estimating experience

  • 0 - $100,000
  • $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
  • $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
  • $8,000,001 +
  • $100,001 - $500,000
  • $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Project coordination

Type of industry experience

Steel industry

Area of specialization

Structural metal or steel

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?

Experience

Experience an asset

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Free parking available

Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.

Interest Codes & Abilities
The Building Construction Estimator is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Construction Estimators
METHODICAL

Interest in establishing and maintaining tendering processes, in setting up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures, and in preparing and maintaining directories of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing information to examine tenders and recommend tender awards, and to prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

DIRECTIVE

Interest in negotiating contracts; and in managing and co-ordinating construction projects and preparing construction progress schedules

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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