Estimator, Building Construction

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 205425254
  • Posted Date: Apr 17, 2025
  • Closing Date: May 29, 2025
  • Company: Commercial-NDS Ltd
  • Category: Construction & Renovation
  • Business Location:P.O Box 1644 - 114 Taltheilei Dr. , Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2P2
  • Total Views: 201
  • Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
  • Last Updated: 9 hours ago
  • Job URL: https://tribaljobs.ca/jobs/205425254/northwest-territories/yellowknife/estimator-building-construction/
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Job Details

  • Experience: 7 months - 1 year
  • Opening Positions: 1
  • Remuneration: $37.50 to $40.00 per hour (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week
  • Commencement Date: As soon as possible
  • Education: High school graduation certificate

Job Description

Tasks

  • Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • 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
  • 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
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Estimating packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Xactimate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site housing options
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available