construction estimator
Posted on May 22, 2026 by Employer details Pickard Construction Ltd
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. Relocation costs not covered by employer. 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. 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. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Scheduling packages. Spreadsheet. AutoCAD. MS Project. MS Excel. MS Word. Quick Books. MS PowerPoint. Type of related experience: Civil engineering. Type of experience: Civil. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Residential construction. Contractors. Project size estimating experience: 0 - $100,000. $1,500,001 - $4,000,000. $100,001 - $500,000. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Project coordination. Area of specialization: Project management. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. 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)?. Employment terms options: Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Parking available. Wellness program.- Location Errington, BCV0R 1V0
- Work location On site
- Salary$42.26HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3582155
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
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
- 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
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- MS PowerPoint
Type of related experience
- Civil engineering
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
- 0 - $100,000
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $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
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Wellness program
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
2026-06-18
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