Construction estimator
Job in
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-15
Listing for:
QUALITA PROPERTY SERVICES LTD
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
-
Construction
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Work Term:
Permanent - Work Language:
English - Hours:
40 hours per week - Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma - Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years Work setting - Estimating 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) - 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
- 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 Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- MS Power Point Type of experience
- Residential construction 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 Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
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