construction estimator
Posted on March 16, 2026 by Employer details Barabé Construction
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. 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. Project cash flow and financing requirements. 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. 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. Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects. Prepare and monitor contracts and budgets. Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Scheduling packages. Database. Spreadsheet. AutoCAD. MS Excel. MS Word. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Type of experience: Architecture. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Residential construction. Contractors. Project size estimating experience: 0 - $100,000. $100,001 - $500,000. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Project coordination. Area of specialization: Project management. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Own tools/equipment: Equipment. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Workplace information: Hybrid. Financial benefits: Mileage paid. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.- Location Lac-Beauport, QCG3B 1A4
- Work location Hybrid
- Salary$30.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3511123
Overview
Languages
French
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
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
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- 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
- 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
- Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects
- Prepare and monitor contracts and budgets
- Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Type of experience
- Architecture
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
- 0 - $100,000
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Own tools/equipment
- Equipment
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
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
2026-06-12
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