Estimator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$75,000 to $100,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $75,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We're partnering with a well-established construction and development organization that is looking to add an experienced Estimator to its growing team in Calgary.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company with a strong project pipeline, a collaborative culture, and a reputation for delivering complex commercial and industrial projects across multiple markets.
What You'll Be Doing
- Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed cost estimates through various stages of project development
- Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to determine project requirements and costs
- Complete quantity take-offs and pricing exercises
- Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Identify cost risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions
- Support budgeting, procurement, and pre-construction activities
- Collaborate closely with internal project teams and key stakeholders
What We're Looking For
- Previous estimating experience within commercial, industrial, or design-build construction
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and pricing
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Experience with estimating software and construction management tools
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred
Why This Opportunity?
- Work directly for an organization that develops and builds its own projects
- Exposure to major industrial developments across North America
- Long-term project pipeline and strong financial backing
- High level of collaboration with decision-makers
- Competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities
If you're an Estimator looking to work on large-scale industrial developments while gaining exposure to both the development and construction sides of the business, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates by reviewing project documents, completing quantity take-offs, and analyzing subcontractor and supplier pricing. Identify cost risks and value engineering opportunities, support budgeting and procurement, and collaborate with project teams and stakeholders.
Requirements
The role seeks prior estimating experience in commercial, industrial, or design-build construction, along with knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing. Candidates should be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts, use estimating and construction management tools, and communicate and organize effectively; post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Construction Pricing
- Drawing Interpretation
- Specification Review
- Contract Interpretation
- Subcontractor Pricing Analysis
- Supplier Pricing Analysis
- Cost Risk Analysis
- Value Engineering
- Budgeting
- Procurement
- Pre-Construction
- Construction Methods
- Construction Materials
- Communication
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Construction Estimating
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Design-Build
- Conceptual Estimates
- Budgetary Estimates
- Detailed Estimates
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Cost Pricing
- Construction Drawings
- Specifications
- Contracts
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Supplier Pricing
- Cost Risk Analysis
- Value Engineering
- Budgeting
- Procurement
- Pre-Construction
- Construction Management Tools
- Construction Methods
- Construction Materials
- Project Development
- Construction Management
- Engineering