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Job Details

Estimator, Construction

Employer

IVIS Construction Inc

Date Posted

September 08, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $78,535.00 to $135,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 80 hours bi-weekly
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Sep 28, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

IVIS Construction Inc

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

Estimating

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
  • 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
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association
  • Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of experience

  • Civil
  • Mechanical construction
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Industrial construction
  • Institutional construction
  • Residential construction
  • Structural engineering

Project size estimating experience

$1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Area of work experience

Project coordination

Area of specialization

Project management

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel
  • Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sound discrimination
  • Sitting
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Proactive

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Morning

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Wellness program

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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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