construction estimator

YOUNG BOY DRYWALL LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A drywall contracting company is seeking an Estimator to prepare cost estimates for projects. The candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in construction estimating and excellent communication skills. This full-time position requires onsite work and offers $38.50 hourly. Applications are accepted from Canadian citizens, residents, and other candidates with valid work permits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in estimating for construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.
• Liaise with engineers and subcontractors regarding cost estimates.

Skills

Estimate reporting

Blueprint interpretation

Cost analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Posted on September 19, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details YOUNG BOY DRYWALL LTD.

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Job details

• Location Surrey , BC V3S 7A4
• Salary 38.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• To be determined
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3406443

Overview

• Languages
• Education
• Experience

• Education: College/CEGEP

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

• Flexibility

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

• Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

• Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

• Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace

• Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

• Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement

• Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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

2025-10-19

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