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Construction Estimator
Posted on March 11, 2025
by Nucrete Forming Ltd.
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector:
Construction & Renovation
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 200
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 16 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/scarborough/403192272/construction-estimator/
Job Description
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 estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- 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
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Residential construction
- Structural engineering
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 – $4,000,000
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities