chief estimator - construction
With some duties as a mechanical estimator - construction
Posted on July 27, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Soteck Inc.
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. 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). 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. 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. Type of experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction. Industrial construction. Project size estimating experience: $1,500,001 - $4,000,000. $4,000,001 - $8,000,000. $8,000,001 +. $100,001 - $500,000. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Area of work experience: Project coordination. 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. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). On-site recreation and activities. Team building opportunities. Travel insurance.- Location Various locationsMontréal, , QCVictoriaville, , QC
- Work location Hybrid
- Salary$56.00 to $62.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Flexible hours
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3624678
Overview
Languages
Bilingual
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
5 years or more
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
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- 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
- 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
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Industrial construction
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- $8,000,001 +
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Additional information
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
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- On-site recreation and activities
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
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
2026-08-17
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