construction estimator Full Time

Jobs in Kitchener, Ontario From GWC GENERAL CONTRACTORS LTD
Posted on Newcomer Job Portal
Job Vacancy:

1

Education:

College/CEGEP

Experience:

1 year

Location:

Kitchener

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

37.00 /Per Hour

Language:

English

Date Posted:

2026-02-05

Reference No.

NCJ3076309

Job Expiry Date:

2026-08-04

  Job Description

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
  • Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
  • Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
  • Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
  • Project cash flow and financing requirements
  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • CADD Course

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Estimating packages
  • Scheduling packages
  • Spreadsheet
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Quick Books
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Primavera

Type of experience

  • Civil
  • Architecture
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Residential construction
  • Structural engineering
  • Contractors

Project size estimating experience

  • $500,001 - $1,500,000

Area of work experience

  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Proactive
construction estimator
Jobs in Kitchener, Ontario From GWC GENERAL CONTRACTORS LTD
Posted on Newcomer Job Portal

Job Position Information

Job Vacancy:
1
Education:

College/CEGEP

Experience:

1 year

Location:

Kitchener

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$37.00 /Per Hour

Language:

English

Date Posted:

2026-02-05

Reference No.

NCJ3076309

Job Expiry Date:

2026-08-04

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