JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 12, 2026
Estimator, Trade Contractors - Construction
Summa Architectural & Structural Metal Inc.
Terrebonne (QC)
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- Location
- Terrebonne (QC)
- Salary
- $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)
Full job description
Overview
Languages
Bilingual
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- 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
- Advise on tendering 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
Experience and specialization
Type of experience
- Architecture
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Institutional construction
- Structural engineering
Project size estimating experience
- $500,001 - $1,500,000
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance