Project Estimator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
$120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in a construction estimating role with a focus on new build projects.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position: Estimator
Location: Greater Calgary Area, AB
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Overview:
A leading construction and development firm is seeking an Estimator to join its ICI Construction division. This role focuses on accurately preparing cost estimates for interior fit-out and new build construction projects, providing the foundation for successful project planning and execution.
Why Join?
- Company Culture: Work within a collaborative and innovative environment recognized for delivering high-quality construction projects.
- Career Advancement: Opportunity to grow your career by contributing to major new build initiatives and influencing project outcomes.
- Compensation Package: Competitive salary with potential performance incentives.
- Opportunity for Growth: Gain experience across diverse new build projects while working closely with project management and leadership teams.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed estimates for interior fit-outs and new build construction projects, including materials, labor, and subcontractor costs.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to refine project scopes and budgets.
- Analyze bid documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate and comprehensive estimates.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to optimize cost efficiency.
- Support the bidding process and participate in pre-construction meetings as needed.
Skills and Experience:
- Construction Expertise: Demonstrated experience in estimating interior fit-out and new build construction projects from start to finish.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external partners.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in a construction estimating role with a focus on new build projects.
- Education: Post-secondary degree/diploma in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates for interior fit-outs and new-build construction projects, analyzing bid documents, drawings, and specifications. Collaborate with project teams and external partners to refine scopes and budgets, support bidding, and contribute to pre-construction meetings.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of construction estimating experience, with a focus on new-build projects and experience estimating projects from start to finish. A post-secondary degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or a related field is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
Skills
- Construction Estimating
- Interior Fit-Out Estimating
- New Build Estimating
- Cost Estimation
- Materials Costing
- Labor Costing
- Subcontractor Costing
- Architectural Drawing Interpretation
- Specification Analysis
- Bid Document Analysis
- Project Scope Development
- Budget Development
- Communication
- Pre-Construction
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Potential Performance Incentives
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunity To Gain Experience Across Diverse Projects
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Construction Estimating
- Interior Fit-Out
- New Build Construction
- Cost Estimates
- Materials
- Labor
- Subcontractor Costs
- Bid Documents
- Architectural Drawings
- Specifications
- Project Requirements
- Project Scopes
- Budgets
- Bidding Process
- Pre-Construction Meetings
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Engineering
- Supplier Relationships
- Subcontractor Relationships
- Cost Efficiency
- ICI Construction