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Construction Cost Estimator
Employer
Architectural Deconstruction Ltd.Date Posted
May 27, 2026Languages
English-
Location Edmonton, AB
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Earnings $42.00 hourly
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Work Hours 30 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 Jun 16, 2026
Employer
Architectural Deconstruction Ltd.
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
All weather conditions
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
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- 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
- MS Office
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Scheduling packages
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of experience
- Architecture
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
$100,001 - $500,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Project management
- Structural construction
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Parking paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Proactive
- Ability to multitask
- Analytical
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
- Flexible hours
- To be determined
- Overtime available
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Life insurance
- Stocks/shares
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
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

