Estimator, Star Building Materials
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Title: Estimator
Location: 16 Speers Road, Winnipeg
At Star, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program and employee home purchase program.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Branch Manager, as the Estimator you will analyze costs, prepare estimates and provide support to the Sales team. You also provide knowledge of costs and benefits that support profitable business decisions.
Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include
You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours with travel to local sites required on a frequent basis. Overtime may occasionally be required.
About Us
Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. The company is a leading provider of building materials, trusses, ready to move homes, and cottage and garage packages operating under the Star Building Materials, Star Ready to Move Homes and Star Truss brands. With over 50 years of experience, Star Building Materials is committed to providing reliable and innovative products and services. To learn more, click here .
Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reasons to come to work every day.
Closing date: November 27, 2026
#starwinnipeg
Location: 16 Speers Road, Winnipeg
At Star, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program and employee home purchase program.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Branch Manager, as the Estimator you will analyze costs, prepare estimates and provide support to the Sales team. You also provide knowledge of costs and benefits that support profitable business decisions.
Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include
- Completing or reviewing project take-offs and estimates, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
- Compiling, filing and maintaining estimating related documents for record-keeping and future references.
- Collaborating with Design team to ensure project plans and estimates are consistent, and rectifying variances when necessary.
- Supporting Sales team to review project plans and specifications to ensure accurate estimates are provided to customers.
- Liaising with trades and suppliers for pricing and reviewing quotes for each job file to ensure accurate information.
- Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
- A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
- An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
- Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
- A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.
- High School Diploma, or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of estimating related experience in residential construction projects.
- Excellent knowledge of residential construction and understanding of blueprint reading.
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint), and estimating software (Mitek Supply).
- Hands-on experience with framing and carpentry is considered an asset.
- Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
- Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
- Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
- Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
- Continuously pursuing learning and growth.
You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours with travel to local sites required on a frequent basis. Overtime may occasionally be required.
About Us
Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. The company is a leading provider of building materials, trusses, ready to move homes, and cottage and garage packages operating under the Star Building Materials, Star Ready to Move Homes and Star Truss brands. With over 50 years of experience, Star Building Materials is committed to providing reliable and innovative products and services. To learn more, click here .
Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reasons to come to work every day.
Closing date: November 27, 2026
#starwinnipeg
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Responsibilities
Prepare and review project take-offs and estimates, maintain estimating records, and collaborate with the Design team to align plans and estimates. Support Sales by reviewing plans and specifications, and coordinate with trades and suppliers to obtain and verify pricing.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of estimating experience on residential construction projects, strong residential construction knowledge, and blueprint-reading ability. Candidates must have a valid driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, satisfactory criminal record check, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Mitek Supply estimating software; framing and carpentry experience is an asset.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Project Take-Offs
- Residential Construction
- Blueprint Reading
- Microsoft Office
- Mitek Supply
- Project Plan Review
- Supplier Liaison
- Quote Review
- Document Management
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Teamwork
- Framing
- Carpentry
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefit Packages
- Company Matching RRSP/DPSP Program
- Employee Home Purchase Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Sales
Keywords
- Cost Estimating
- Project Take-Offs
- Residential Construction
- Blueprint Reading
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- Teams
- SharePoint
- PowerPoint
- Mitek Supply
- Project Plans
- Construction Specifications
- Supplier Pricing
- Trade Quotes
- Framing
- Carpentry
- Document Management
- Criminal Record Check
- Driver’s Licence
- Reliable Vehicle
- Design Team
- Sales Support
- Cost Analysis