senior estimator - construction
Posted on May 25, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Kinetic Management Ltd.
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs. Prepare master format estimates (Class A). Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D). Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads. Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. Advise on tendering procedures. Analyze tenders and recommend awards. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Spreadsheet. MS Excel. MS Word. Type of experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction. Industrial construction. Institutional construction. Project size estimating experience: $1,500,001 - $4,000,000. $4,000,001 - $8,000,000. $8,000,001 +. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Team player. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Mileage paid. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Other benefits.- Location 10851 Shellbridge WayRichmond, BCV6X 2W8
- Work location On site
- Salary$115,536.51 to $173,304.77YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 41 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3583818
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
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
- Quantity surveying
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
- Institutional construction
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- $8,000,001 +
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Other benefits
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.
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