Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
or equivalent experience
Work setting
---------------- Office
Tasks
--------- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
Utilize quantity take-off procedures
Analyze tenders and recommend awards
Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Prepare bids
Computer and technology knowledge
------------------------------------- Estimating packages
AutoCAD
MS Excel
MS Word