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Construction Estimator
Employer
Calibre ConstructionDate Posted
March 11, 2025Languages
English-
Location Calgary, AB
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Earnings $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 40 to 44 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Mar 25, 2025
Employer
Calibre Construction
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
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
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Contractors
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
Interest Codes
- METHODICAL
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Interest in establishing and maintaining tendering processes, in setting up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures, and in preparing and maintaining directories of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in analyzing information to examine tenders and recommend tender awards, and to prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in negotiating contracts; and in managing and co-ordinating construction projects and preparing construction progress schedules
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.