------------- Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience
Work setting
---------------- Estimating
Quantity surveying
Tasks
--------- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
Operate CADD and other computer software systems
Project cash flow and financing requirements
Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Computer and technology knowledge
------------------------------------- Spreadsheet
AutoCAD
MS Project
MS Excel
MS Word
Quick Books
MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
---------------------- Civil
Architecture
Residential construction