estimator, construction

Government of Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Canada is looking for an experienced Estimator to work on site in Abbotsford. The successful candidate will prepare estimates for labor and material costs, read blueprints and specifications, and create detailed reports. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with 3 to 5 years of experience is required. Benefits include health, dental, and RRSP, along with a fast-paced work environment that demands excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering or other engineering fields.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in relevant roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Create and submit estimate reports and bids forms.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Civil engineering

Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Spreadsheet

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Civil engineering, other
• Engineering, other

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Estimating

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
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel

Type of experience

• Structural engineering

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized

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)