estimator, construction

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Estimating. 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 . Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects. Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. Advise on tendering procedures. Analyze tenders and recommend awards. Monitor and adjust contract expenditures. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Spreadsheet. MS Excel. MS Word. Type of experience: Mechanical construction. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Industrial construction. Institutional construction. Residential construction. Project size estimating experience: 0 - $100,000. $1,500,001 - $4,000,000. $100,001 - $500,000. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Enhanced reliability security clearance. Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits. Transportation provided by employer.

• Dental plan • Health care plan • Paramedical services coverage • Vision care benefits • Bonus • Group insurance benefits • Life insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Free parking available • Other benefits • Transportation provided by employer

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• Credentials Certificates
• licences
• memberships
• and courses Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Minimum education

College diploma

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Sep 2, 2026