construction estimator
Posted on June 17, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details DCM Metal Corp
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. 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. Analyze tenders and recommend awards. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Spreadsheet. AutoCAD. MS Excel. Type of experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction. Structural engineering. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Project coordination. Area of specialization: Project management. 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. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Health care plan.- Location Etobicoke, ONM9W 5C3
- Work location On site
- Salary$38.50 to $40.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- , 09:00 to 15:00
- Starts as early as 2026-09-01
- Benefits: Health benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3601271
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
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
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
Type of experience
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Structural engineering
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
Additional information
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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-07-08
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