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Cost Estimator - Construction job in Calgary, AB with Ocean Home Construction Inc., Alberta - alis
This permanent full time Cost Estimator - Construction job from Ocean Home Construction Inc. is offering $41.00 hourly for 30 hours per week.
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Cost Estimator - Construction

Employer

Ocean Home Construction Inc.

Date Posted

March 08, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $41.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 30 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Apr 21, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Ocean Home Construction Inc.

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP
  • Civil engineering technology/technician
  • Construction engineering technology/technician
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Estimating
  • Quantity surveying
  • Construction industry

Tasks

  • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
  • Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • 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
  • 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

Type of product

Fire protection

Type of experience

  • Civil
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Residential construction

Area of work experience

  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Project coordination

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Cost Estimator - Construction is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Construction Estimators
METHODICAL

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

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

Interest in negotiating contracts; and in managing and co-ordinating construction projects and preparing construction progress schedules

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