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Construction estimator
Job in
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-15
Listing for:
M.J. Dixon Construction Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
-
Construction
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Work Term:
Permanent - Work Language:
English - Hours:
35 to 40 hours per week - Education:
College/CEGEP - Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years - or equivalent experience Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- 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
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Institutional construction Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
- $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000 Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
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