Trade Contractor Estimator – Construction

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 358468298
  • Posted Date: May 27, 2025
  • Closing Date: Aug 10, 2025
  • Company: Columbia Seal (2020) Ltd.
  • Category: Construction & Renovation
  • Business Location:Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
  • Total Views: 205
  • Duration: 4 calendar days (4 business days)
  • Last Updated: 4 days ago
  • Job URL: https://tribaljobs.ca/jobs/358468298/british-columbia/burnaby/trade-contractor-estimator-construction/
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Job Details

  • Experience: 3 years - 5 years
  • Opening Positions: 1
  • Remuneration: $35.00 to $42.00 per hour (To be negotiated) / 80 hours per 2 weeks
  • Commencement Date: As soon as possible
  • Education: College certificate or diploma from 1 to 2 years
  • How to apply: email to [email protected]

Job Description

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
  • 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
  • Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
  • Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects
  • Leading/instructing individuals

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Take-off packages
  • MS Excel
  • Quick Books

Type of experience

  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Residential construction
  • Contractors

Project size estimating experience

  • 0 – $100,000
  • $1,500,001 – $4,000,000
  • $4,000,001 – $8,000,000
  • $100,001 – $500,000

Area of specialization

  • Project management

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Variable or compressed work week