Construction estimator
Job in
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Northfleet Group Inc.
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Work Term:
Permanent - Work Language:
English - Hours:
40 hours per week - Education:
Bachelor's degree - Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years Work setting - Estimating
- Construction Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- May work in a team with shared supervisory responsibilities
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Prepare bids
- Apply mathematical techniques to the solution of problems in scientific fields or other fields
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Co-ordinate sub-contracting
- Coordinate work activities to ensure commercial or residential projects meet requirements, budget and deadlines properties Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS Power Point Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
- Contractors Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination Area of specialization
- Project management Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
- Analytical Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting? Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
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