trade contractor estimator - construction

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Calgary is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects. Applicants must have over 5 years of experience, a trades certificate, and strong communication skills. This role requires on-site work without remote options, ensuring compliance with specifications and building codes while working closely with engineers and contractors.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in estimating for construction projects.
• Knowledge of commercial and institutional construction.
• Experience with project sizes ranging from $100,001 to $1,500,000.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Liaise with engineers and contractors on estimates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Computer and technology knowledge

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Estimating packages

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Spreadsheet

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 5 years or more

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

Work setting

• Estimating

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• 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
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction

Project size estimating experience

• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

• Food services

Additional information

• Security and safety

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance