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Job Details

Estimator, Construction Cost

Employer

Certa Industries

Date Posted

June 11, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Leduc, AB
  • Earnings $24.00 to $32.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 25, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Certa Industries

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • 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
  • Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Advise on tendering procedures
  • Analyze tenders and recommend awards
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

Type of experience

Commercial and/or industrial construction

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

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

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

Health care plan


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Estimator, Construction Cost 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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