trade contractor estimator - construction
Posted on April 07, 2026 by Employer details Crown Flooring and Construction Ltd
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. 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. Project cash flow and financing requirements. Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms. Utilize quantity take-off procedures. 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. Proposal preparation. Present and explain proposals to clients. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Scheduling packages. Spreadsheet. MS Word. Quick Books. Type of experience: Civil. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Residential construction. Project size estimating experience: 0 - $100,000. $100,001 - $500,000. $500,001 - $1,500,000. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Project coordination. Area of specialization: Project management. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sound discrimination. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Own tools/equipment: Hard hat. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Workplace information: On the road job.- Location 2949 Main St. suite 14Vancouver, BCV5T 3G4
- Work location On the road
- Salary$37.00 to $42.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as early as 2026-05-01
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3546360
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
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
- Project cash flow and financing requirements
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- 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
- Proposal preparation
- Present and explain proposals to clients
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Spreadsheet
- MS Word
- Quick Books
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Residential construction
Project size estimating experience
- 0 - $100,000
- $100,001 - $500,000
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Own tools/equipment
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
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
2026-05-08
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