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Estimator / Project Manager Support

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

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Build YOUR Future with First Choice Millwork!

Estimator / Project Manager Support

Are you someone who enjoys working with numbers, organizing details, and helping projects move from bid to successful completion? Do you take pride in being accurate, responsive, and staying one step ahead?

First Choice Millwork is a Calgary-based commercial millwork manufacturer with a team of about 30 people. We are looking for an Estimator / Project Manager Support team member to prepare accurate project estimates and provide day-to-day support to our Project Management team.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable moving between estimating and project management. The position is based in our Calgary office, with job-site visits as required.

Estimating Responsibilities

  • Review tender documents, architectural drawings, specifications, and project opportunities.
  • Complete detailed takeoffs and prepare accurate estimates including materials, labour, subcontractors, and overhead.
  • Request, review, and qualify supplier and subcontractor pricing to ensure alignment with project scope.
  • Identify design gaps, constructability issues, scope concerns, and other project risks that may affect cost.
  • Ensure estimates meet project specifications and required standards, including AWMAC and GIS.
  • Prepare organized estimate packages, attend site visits as required, and support a smooth hand-off to Project Managers.

Project Management Support

  • Manage assigned projects by coordinating project deliverables, schedules, and communication between procurement, production, shipping/receiving, site, installation, and the client.
  • Prepare and coordinate project documentation including RFIs, samples, shop drawing and hardware submittals, client approvals, and project close-out documents.
  • Prepare and release complete and accurate work-order packages to production and maintain organized, current project information and job files.
  • Support change orders by obtaining subcontractor pricing, tracking costs and schedule impacts, and assisting with preparation of subcontractor purchase orders and scheduling.
  • Monitor project progress, schedules, budgets, labour, safety, and quality; communicate updates and follow up on outstanding items to help keep projects on track.
  • Work with Project Managers, Accounting, clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to support timely progress invoicing, resolve issues, identify risks, and deliver projects on time and on budget.

What You Bring To The Team

  • Education & Training: Diploma, certificate, trade training, or related education in construction, estimating, business, or a related field.
  • Industry Experience: Experience in estimating, project management, millwork, construction, or a related environment is preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Comfortable reading architectural drawings and specifications, using Microsoft Office and estimating software, and working with numbers.
  • Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy, organization, and follow-through with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Communication & Teamwork: Clear, professional communication and the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Site Readiness: Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to job sites as required.

Why Join First Choice Millwork?

  • Collaborative, family-oriented team that values teamwork, accountability, and quality.
  • Exposure to both estimating and project management with opportunities to grow your commercial millwork knowledge.
  • Work on diverse commercial projects throughout Calgary and Western Canada.

How To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@firstchoicemillwork.ca with the job title Estimator / Project Manager Support. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TEAMWORK | RESULTS-DRIVEN | RESPECT | SAFETY | INNOVATION | INTEGRITY
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Responsibilities

Prepare accurate project estimates and detailed takeoffs while identifying design gaps and project risks. Provide day-to-day support to the Project Management team by coordinating deliverables, documentation, and communication between stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires a diploma, certificate, or trade training in construction, estimating, or business. Candidates should have a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license and proficiency in reading architectural drawings and using estimating software.

Skills

  • Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Takeoffs
  • Reading Architectural Drawings
  • Microsoft Office
  • Budget Monitoring
  • RFI Coordination
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Cost Tracking
  • Scheduling
  • Procurement
  • Client Communication

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  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering
  • Trades

Keywords

  • Commercial Millwork
  • AWMAC
  • GIS
  • Tender Documents
  • Shop Drawings
  • Hardware Submittals
  • Change Orders
  • Project Close-out
  • Construction
  • Estimating Software
  • Project Lifecycle
  • Work-order Packages
  • Progress Invoicing

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