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Job Details

Estimator, Construction

Employer

True North Scaffold & Insulation

Date Posted

January 16, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Acheson, AB
  • Earnings $28.85 hourly
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Feb 24, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

True North Scaffold & Insulation

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Architectural engineering
  • Architectural drafting and architectural CAD/CADD

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
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
  • 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

Computer and technology knowledge

  • AutoCAD
  • MS Excel

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The 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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