construction cost consultant
Posted on June 24, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details URBAN HOMES CORP
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Relocation costs covered by employer. Willing to relocate. 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. 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. Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress. Estimate cost of projects. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Database. Spreadsheet. MS Excel. MS Word. Quick Books. MS PowerPoint. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Proactive. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend.- Location 608 WEST CHESTERMERE DRIVEChestermere, ABT1X 1B4
- Work location On site
- Salary$41.00HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3608056
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
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
- 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
- Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
- Estimate cost of projects
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Quick Books
- MS PowerPoint
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
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
2026-07-15
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