Employment Information
- Post ID: 392527330
- Open Date: August 27, 2025
- Close Date: November 12, 2025 (open for 76 days)
- Organization: Colas Québec
- Sector: Construction & Renovation
- Business Location:1190 avenue du Lac-Saint-Charles, Québec, Québec G3G 2S6
- Total Views: 335
- Ad Active Duration: 3 calendar days (3 business days)
- Last Updated: 3 days ago
- Job URL: https://newpeople.ca/jobs/quebec/quebec-city/392527330/construction-estimator/
Job Details
- Experience: 5 years or more
- Job Vacancies: 3
- Compensation: $35.00 to $42.00 per hour (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
- Apply by: email to [email protected]
- Education: College certificate or diploma more than 2 years
Job Description
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
- Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
- 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
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Experience and specialization
Type of related experience
- Civil engineering
Type of experience
- Civil
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 – $4,000,000
- $8,000,001 +
Area of specialization
- Project management
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- 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
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Wellness program