Estimator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in estimation, with a focus on commercial or industrial projects.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Imagine being at the heart of transformative construction projects where your estimates turn visions into reality. We’re seeking a talented Estimator to ensure each project starts on solid ground, balancing precision with innovative cost solutions. As a key player in our team, you’ll help shape a sustainable future by delivering accurate, competitive bids for a variety of commercial and industrial projects. If you love challenges and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.
Responsibilities:
Be part of a responsive and innovative team with ongoing professional development opportunities and attractive benefits. Enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive perks, and the chance to contribute to projects that make a real impact. Whether you’re advancing your career or seeking new challenges, we want to hear from you. Take the first step towards building a brighter future - apply today and help us lay the foundation for success.
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and review comprehensive material and quantity takeoffs across multiple disciplines.
- Analyze and establish construction rates, prepare subcontractor and supplier estimates with precision.
- Perform productivity assessments to ensure estimates align with project scope and budgets.
- Review technical drawings and specifications, offering suggestions for cost-effective alternatives.
- Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best value.
- Provide necessary drawings and data to trade partners and resolve construction-related queries.
- Assist in drafting preliminary project timelines and schedules.
- Work closely with project teams to define scope of work and generate detailed documentation.
- Maintain an organized database of preferred subcontractors and suppliers.
- Postsecondary education related to engineering, construction estimating, or building technology.
- At least 3 years’ experience in estimation, with a focus on commercial or industrial projects.
- Strong familiarity with building construction workflows and sequencing.
- Skilled in estimation tools (Timberline, MS Project) and Microsoft Office.
- Sharp organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective communicator capable of explaining complex estimates clearly.
- Able to manage multiple tasks with professionalism, adaptability, and a proactive attitude.
Be part of a responsive and innovative team with ongoing professional development opportunities and attractive benefits. Enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive perks, and the chance to contribute to projects that make a real impact. Whether you’re advancing your career or seeking new challenges, we want to hear from you. Take the first step towards building a brighter future - apply today and help us lay the foundation for success.
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and review takeoffs, construction rates, and detailed estimates for commercial and industrial projects, while assessing productivity and identifying cost-effective alternatives. Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and project teams on pricing, scope, documentation, queries, and preliminary schedules.
Requirements
Requires postsecondary education related to engineering, construction estimating, or building technology, plus at least three years of estimating experience focused on commercial or industrial projects. Candidates should understand construction workflows and sequencing, be proficient with Timberline, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office, and demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and adaptability.
Skills
- Construction Estimating
- Material Takeoffs
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Construction Cost Analysis
- Productivity Assessment
- Technical Drawing Review
- Cost-Effective Alternatives
- Supplier Negotiation
- Subcontractor Negotiation
- Project Scheduling
- Scope Definition
- Construction Documentation
- Building Construction Workflows
- Timberline
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competitive Perks
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
Keywords
- Construction Estimating
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Material Takeoffs
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Construction Rates
- Subcontractor Estimates
- Supplier Estimates
- Productivity Assessment
- Technical Drawings
- Construction Specifications
- Cost Estimation
- Cost-Effective Alternatives
- Supplier Negotiation
- Subcontractor Negotiation
- Trade Partners
- Project Timelines
- Project Scheduling
- Scope Of Work
- Construction Documentation
- Building Construction Workflows
- Construction Sequencing
- Timberline
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
- Engineering
- Building Technology