Estimator
- AB, Canada
- Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
$95,000 to $120,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $95,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3-7 years of estimating experience with a General Contractor.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Intermediate Estimator
Edmonton, AB | Commercial Construction | Full-Time
A well-established and growing General Contractor in Edmonton is looking to add an Intermediate Estimator to its pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who is looking to take the next step in their career, work on a diverse portfolio of projects, and gain exposure to both negotiated and competitive bid work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing detailed estimates, supporting bid submissions, and working closely with project teams from the pre-construction phase through project award.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
- Analyze project documents and identify scope requirements, risks, and opportunities.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of tender packages and proposals.
- Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and project reviews.
- Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and senior leadership during pre-construction.
- Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
- Maintain accurate historical cost data and estimating records.
Qualifications
- 3-7 years of estimating experience with a General Contractor.
- Experience pricing commercial, institutional, multi-family, industrial, or mixed-use construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and project delivery models.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and mechanical drawings.
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is considered an asset.
What’s Offered
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Strong pipeline of upcoming projects.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Long-term career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact within the community.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates, analyze project documents, assess scope and risks, and solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing. Support tender submissions, site visits, pre-construction collaboration, value engineering, and the maintenance of estimating records and historical cost data.
Requirements
Candidates should have 3–7 years of estimating experience with a general contractor and experience pricing commercial, institutional, multi-family, industrial, or mixed-use construction projects. They should understand construction methods and delivery models, interpret architectural and engineering drawings, and be proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Office; related post-secondary education is an asset.
Skills
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Cost Estimating
- Construction Document Analysis
- Scope Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Supplier Pricing
- Tender Preparation
- Proposal Preparation
- Estimating Software
- Microsoft Office
- Value Engineering
- Cost Management
- Communication
- Organization
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits Package
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Commercial Construction
- General Contractor
- Pre-Construction
- Estimating
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Cost Estimates
- Drawings And Specifications
- Scope Requirements
- Risk Assessment
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Supplier Pricing
- Tender Packages
- Proposals
- Site Visits
- Pre-Bid Meetings
- Value Engineering
- Historical Cost Data
- Commercial Projects
- Institutional Construction
- Multi-Family Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Mixed-Use Construction
- Construction Methods
- Project Delivery Models
- Architectural Drawings
- Structural Drawings
- Civil Drawings
- Mechanical Drawings
- Estimating Software
- Microsoft Office