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Millwork Estimator

Employer

CABINET EXPRESSIONS LTD.

Date Posted

April 30, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Coalhurst, AB
  • Earnings $40.87 to $45.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date May 30, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

CABINET EXPRESSIONS LTD.

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

Estimating

Tasks

  • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
  • 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
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  • Provide clients with information
  • Prepare bids
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Estimate costs
  • Read blueprints and drawings
  • Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
  • Review projects and programs
  • Coordinate subcontractors activities

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Excel

Type of experience

Commercial and/or industrial construction

Project size estimating experience

  • 0 - $100,000
  • $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
  • $100,001 - $500,000
  • $500,001 - $1,500,000

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

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

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Millwork Estimator 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

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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