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Construction Estimator
Employer
Custom Metal ContractingDate Posted
November 03, 2025Languages
English-
Location Calgary, AB
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Earnings $40.87 hourly
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Work Hours 40 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Dec 03, 2025
Employer
Custom Metal Contracting
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
Type of experience
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Specialization or experience
Copper or metal roofs
Area of specialization
Cladding
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Team player
- Dependability
- Positive attitude
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
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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

