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Ashton Construction Services

Senior Estimator

Canmore, AB, Canada

Pay: Competitive salary based on experience, starting at $125,000/year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 22, 2026
Experience: Minimum 5 years of estimating experience with a general contractor or similar in commercial, multi-family, or hospitality construction
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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Overview

The Senior Estimator is responsible for running the sales pipeline and estimating across all projects including ownership of the work from qualified lead to finalized budget and preparation of the preconstruction work to hand off to the Project Manager(s).

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Canmore Office, with site visits and client meetings as required (hybrid work options available)

Key Peers: Project Managers, Superintendents, Construction Manager, Financial Controller, Business & Development Manager, HR Manager, Accountant, CEO

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and own cost estimates from conceptual budget (Class D) through tender-ready pricing (Class A), including quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, general conditions, and bid assembly
Manage the sales pipeline including lead tracking, opportunity qualification, bid recommendations, and weekly status reporting
Lead end-to-end trade tendering including defining bid packages, managing subtrade and supplier pricing, levelling bids, closing scope gaps, and award recommendations; maintain trade relationships and network
Review drawings and specifications for constructability, scope gaps, regulatory and permitting triggers, and risk; seek clarifications to ensure full scope capture
Maintain a risk register for each estimate, documenting assumptions, exclusions, and the disposition of identified risks
Prepare and issue client proposals and RFP responses; attend client meetings and site visits
Present estimates with clients, consultants, and leadership, speaking to questions and feedback as they arise
Support preconstruction activities on construction management projects, including design-stage budget development, value engineering, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) preparation
Prepare and deliver a finalized estimate and project budget at the close of tendering, accompanied by documented scope and risk assumptions for handoff to Project Managers
Develop and maintain ACS's historical cost database through collaboration with Project Managers on completed projects to support estimate-to-actual review and continuous improvement of estimating accuracy
Contribute to the ongoing development of ACS estimating standards, templates, and tools
Maintain awareness of current market conditions, material pricing, and labour rates within the Bow Valley and surrounding regions to inform estimate accuracy

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years of estimating experience with a general contractor or similar in commercial, multi-family, or hospitality construction
Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or equivalent
Demonstrated experience across estimate classes from conceptual through hard-bid tender and negotiated award; prior experience with contractor sales pipeline management an asset
Comprehensive knowledge of construction across all divisions, with sufficient mechanical and electrical fluency to critically evaluate trade pricing; awareness of safe work practices
Working knowledge of CCDC contracts including CCDC 2, 3, 5A, 5B
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 with experience with Procore and Bluebeam an asset; comfortable adopting new digital tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to navigate complex conversations around budget, scope, and risk with a range of stakeholders
Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities independently

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates With

Gold Seal Certified (GSC) Estimator, PQS, or CEC designation (CIQS)
Experience pricing work in the Bow Valley, Calgary corridor, or a comparable market

Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 license with clean driving record
Eligible to legally work in Canada without employer sponsorship
Must live in the Bow Valley or be willing to attend meetings and visit project sites throughout the Bow Valley including ability to access active construction sites involving climbing stairs/ladders and navigating uneven terrain

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience, starting at $125,000/year
Minimum 3 weeks’ vacation per year
Comprehensive benefits package including dental, extended healthcare, disability coverage, life insurance, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
Industry training allowance for career development
Cell phone allowance, company laptop, and access to company fleet as required
Progressive working environment at the forefront of construction in the Bow Valley
Strong commitment to safety in the workplace. ACS is COR certified.

We care about people. ACS is committed to building a safe workplace where everyone can succeed and belong. As a Signatory to the Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter, we’re committed to continuing to build an even more diverse, equitable, and inclusive team.

With a focus on creating a working environment built on mutual respect and professionalism, we aim to attract motivated, talented people who will thrive and grow with our company. We’re proud to say that our team is over 1/3 female! While we acknowledge there is still more work to be done, our DEI practices are continually evolving as our company grows.

We value a wide range of skills, experiences, and backgrounds and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We’re working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-seeking groups. If you can’t apply online or need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact hr@ashtonconstruction.ca.

As an environmentally conscious business, ACS incorporates green practices wherever possible, both at our workplace and worksites.

We’re building careers, not filling jobs.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Estimator manages the sales pipeline and oversees cost estimation from conceptual budgets through to finalized tender-ready pricing. They are responsible for trade tendering, risk assessment, and supporting preconstruction activities while maintaining historical cost data.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in commercial, multi-family, or hospitality construction. A post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Construction Management or Engineering Technology is required.

Skills

Cost estimation
Quantity takeoffs
Unit pricing
Bid assembly
Sales pipeline management
Trade tendering
Risk management
Constructability review
Client proposals
Value engineering
Procore
Bluebeam
Microsoft 365
CCDC contracts
Budget development

Benefits

Dental
Extended healthcare
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Healthcare spending account
RRSP matching
Industry training allowance
Cell phone allowance
Company laptop
Company fleet access

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Keywords

Senior Estimator
Construction Management
General Contractor
Cost Estimation
Quantity Takeoffs
Tendering
Preconstruction
Procore
Bluebeam
CCDC 2
Risk Register
Value Engineering
GMP
Commercial Construction
Multi-family Construction
Hospitality Construction
Gold Seal Certified
PQS
CEC
Mechanical Fluency
Electrical Fluency
Budgeting
Sales Pipeline
Site Visits
Regulatory Compliance
Permitting
Market Analysis
Labour Rates
Material Pricing
COR Certified

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