construction estimator
Posted on May 26, 2026 by Employer details All Professional Trades Services Inc.
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. 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 . Prepare master format estimates (Class A). Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D). 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. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems. Monitor and adjust contract expenditures. Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors. Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates. Conduct site visits to gather relevant information . Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Scheduling packages. Database. Spreadsheet. AutoCAD. MS Project. MS Excel. MS Word. Type of experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction. Residential construction. Project size estimating experience: $100,001 - $500,000. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Financial benefits: Gasoline paid. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Parking available.- Location 66 Leek CresRichmond Hill, ONL4B 1H1
- Work location On site
- Salary$38.50HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, , 09:00 to 17:00
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3565527
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
Responsibilities
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
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- 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
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
- Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Scheduling packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Gasoline paid
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-06-16
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