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Construction estimator

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: T&F property Maintenance
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Work Term:

    Permanent
  • Work Language:

    English
  • Hours:

    40 hours per week
  • Education:

    Bachelor's degree
  • Experience:

    7 months to less than 1 year
  • Civil engineering, general
  • Construction management
  • Work setting
  • Estimating
  • Willing to relocate
  • Construction site
  • Repair and maintenance services
  • 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
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • 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
  • Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and blueprints
  • Co-ordinate sub-contracting
  • Select trade subcontractors
  • Computer and technology knowledge
  • Estimating packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Quick Books
  • Documentation knowledge
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Types of systems
  • Refrigeration
  • Type of related experience
  • Civil engineering
  • Type of experience
  • Mechanical construction
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Area of work experience
  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Project coordination
  • Interior components
  • Specialization or experience
  • Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
  • Area of specialization
  • Project management
  • Finishing
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Willing to travel
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Proactive
  • Screening questions
  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
  • Employment terms options
  • Day
  • Financial benefits
  • Mileage paid
  • Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
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