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Construction Estimator

  • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Company Description SP Construction Inc. delivers high-quality painting, drywall, and flooring solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Ottawa and the surrounding areas. The company is known for completing projects on time and on budget, with a strong focus on craftsmanship and precision. Core services include interior and exterior painting, wall covering, drywall installation and finishing, and flooring installation. With extensive experience and a customer-first approach, SP Construction Inc. has built a reputation for reliability and top-notch service. The team partners with leading builders and developers to help create durable, well-finished spaces that stand the test of time.

Role Description The Construction Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Ottawa, ON. This position is responsible for preparing detailed estimates for painting, drywall, and flooring projects, including reviewing plans, specifications, and site conditions. Day-to-day tasks include performing quantity take-offs, developing cost breakdowns, and assisting with budgeting for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The role involves collaborating with project managers, site supervisors, and suppliers to confirm pricing, identify cost efficiencies, and ensure estimates align with project schedules and client expectations. The Construction Estimator will also support bid preparation, track estimate performance against actual costs, and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Qualifications

  • Candidates should possess strong Construction Estimating skills for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
  • Candidates should possess Quantity Take-offs skills for materials, labor, and services.
  • Candidates should possess Cost Management and Budgeting skills to develop accurate, competitive project estimates.
  • Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, clients, and suppliers.
  • Relevant experience in painting, drywall, or flooring construction estimating is highly beneficial.
  • Proficiency with estimating software, Excel, and reading blueprints and construction drawings is preferred.
  • Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills are required.
  • Post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is an asset.
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Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates, quantity take-offs, cost breakdowns, and budgets for painting, drywall, and flooring projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Coordinate with project teams and suppliers on pricing and schedules, support bids, compare estimates with actual costs, and improve estimating processes.

Requirements

Candidates need estimating, quantity take-off, cost management, budgeting, communication, analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills. Relevant painting, drywall, or flooring estimating experience is beneficial; estimating software, Excel, blueprint reading, and post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, or a related field are preferred or considered an asset.

Skills

  • Construction Estimating
  • Quantity Take-Offs
  • Cost Management
  • Budgeting
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Construction Drawing Interpretation
  • Estimating Software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bid Preparation
  • Cost Analysis
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization
  • Painting Estimating
  • Drywall Estimating
  • Flooring Estimating

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Construction Estimating
  • Quantity Take-Offs
  • Cost Breakdowns
  • Cost Management
  • Budgeting
  • Bid Preparation
  • Estimating Software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Blueprints
  • Construction Drawings
  • Painting
  • Drywall Installation
  • Drywall Finishing
  • Flooring Installation
  • Residential Construction
  • Commercial Construction
  • Industrial Construction
  • Site Conditions
  • Material Costs
  • Labor Costs
  • Supplier Pricing
  • Project Schedules
  • Estimate Performance Tracking
  • Cost Efficiencies
  • Construction Management

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