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Estimator, Construction
Employer
IVIS Construction IncDate Posted
September 08, 2026Languages
English-
Location Edmonton, AB
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Earnings $78,535.00 to $135,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 80 hours bi-weekly
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Sep 28, 2026
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
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

