Construction Technologist

Job Description

General Description

• Performs a variety of duties related to planning estimating scheduling and field coordination activities to construction activities.

Experience and Role Accountabilities

• 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.
• Compiles the schedule of pay items for estimates bid submissions and sub-contract tender documents as required; compiles comparative summaries of quantity and cost calculations from contractors submissions for use in bid analysis; verifies quantity calculations made by others to ensure accuracy of information.
• Obtains technical information and costs for material and equipment from suppliers; reviews drawings specifications and material lists; prepares documentation for procurement of construction materials equipment and subcontracts.
• Maintains up to date records of equipment costs; production rates and materials costs related to construction projects.
• Reviews Cost/Progress Reports to compare projected costs with estimated costs; determines effects of scheduling changes on project costs.
• Provides technical advice and coordination to field crews and a variety of other internal and external resources relating to construction project activities; participates as a member of construction project teams as required.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
• Excellent knowledge of either Civil Mechanical or Electrical discipline with a working knowledge of at least one of the other disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge of all related standards and codes related to the applicable discipline.
• Excellent construction knowledge of generation substation and transmission & distribution facilities and all their interrelated equipment.
• Ability to provide technical direction and work coordination to construction trades.
• Good working knowledge of project management principles.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes and ability to discuss and explain financial aspects of projects with technical staff.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of contracts and requisitions for proposals.
• Excellent computer applications skills for a variety of systems related to design construction project estimating scheduling & costing and project management functions.
• Basic drafting and design skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to assess job cost and schedule reports and recommend action as required.
• Excellent construction estimating and scheduling skills.
• Project team leadership / participation skills.
• Good interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and prepare non-routine technical reports.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.

Education and Skills

• 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.
• Must hold a valid class five (5) drivers license.

Must Haves

• Must hold a valid class five (5) drivers license and have their own vehicle to complete site visits.
• 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. (filed or office)

Nice to Haves

• Experience in supporting construction.