Construction technologist

• Prepares detailed cost estimates by considering engineering specifications and contract conditions
• research, analyzes and recommends best methods and procedures to minimize labour and equipment requirements, associated costs and/or scheduling impacts
• revises estimates and schedules
• Prepares quantity takeoffs for a wide range of materials and components
• prepares quantity and costs calculations on the direct costs of material and components by using either established unit cost and productivity rate information or estimating from base information
• assesses risk situations and allows for in estimating process and pricing of work
• Applies established markups to direct cost components to ensure recovery of full overhead expense
• Prepares work schedules and coordinates activities on assigned projects. May be required to design drawings including drafting and perform survey of sites. Also may operate various electrical testing equipment in order to prepare a variety of detailed technical reports
• maintains project progress data such as graphs, charts, etc.
• advises managers when discrepancies or changes to work plan are required

• Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology or Degree in a construction-related field such as Engineering, Forestry, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or Quantity Surveying
• or a related trades qualification (such as Electrician, Winder, Power Line Technician, General Trades 1 or Millwright)
• Five (5) years of experience in construction and/or project management (field or office)

• Experience in supporting construction crew
• Work is performed within both an office and fieldwork site environment
• Fieldwork frequently involves exposure to inclement weather conditions and hazards from construction, operation and/or testing equipment when at field sites

Resource expected to work 4 days in Prince George's office, and 1 day from home