quantity surveyor - construction
Posted on September 16, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details A.W. Hooker Associates Ltd.
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Estimating. Quantity surveying. Construction. 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). 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. Advise on tendering procedures. Analyze tenders and recommend awards. 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. Train staff. Conduct site visits to gather relevant information . Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. Computer and technology knowledge: Estimating packages. Take-off packages. Database. Spreadsheet. MS Excel. MS Word. Functional expertise: Professional accreditation. Type of experience: Hard infrastructure. Civil. Architecture. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Institutional construction. Area of work experience: Project coordination. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 5 years or more. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).- Location 2904 South Sheridan Way suite 202Oakville, ONL6J 7L7
- Work location Hybrid
- Salary$80,000 to $105,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3672054
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
5 years or more
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
- Quantity surveying
- Construction
Responsibilities
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)
- 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
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
- 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
- Train staff
- Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
- Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Estimating packages
- Take-off packages
- Database
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Functional expertise
- Professional accreditation
Type of experience
- Hard infrastructure
- Civil
- Architecture
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Institutional construction
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
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
2026-10-07
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