senior estimator - construction

Terra Contracting; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Burnaby seeks a skilled estimator to prepare labour and material cost estimates and manage project resources. The role requires experience in commercial construction and involves on-site responsibilities with no remote options. This full-time position offers valuable benefits including group insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing estimates of labour and material costs.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience in cash flow and financing projections.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, and contractors.

Skills

Commercial and/or industrial construction

Purchasing and procurement

Project coordination

Job description

Posted on November 25, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Terra Contracting

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Job details

• Location: Burnaby, BC V5J 0H1
• Salary: 40.40 to 41.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, full time

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Prepare and maintain a directory of supplies and trade contractors
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• 0 - $100,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-12-25

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