Commercial Construction Estimator (Calgary)
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3–7 years of experience in estimating or a related construction role within commercial construction
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Company
Synergy Group of Companies (SGC) is an integrated organization created to provide clients with all of their commercial construction, interior build-out, and real estate investment and development needs. We accomplish this through seven business units that operate in three core divisions: Commercial Buildings, Innerspaces, and SynVest.
Part of SGC’s Commercial Buildings division, Synergy Projects Ltd. (SPL) is an Alberta-based, full-service construction firm specializing in general construction, design-build, and construction management services. SPL is focused on the commercial construction market, including major and structural construction and tenant improvements, and has been in business for more than 30 years as the original construction arm within SGC.
Job Title: Commercial Construction Estimator
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join Our Team!
Are you an estimator who enjoys building accurate, competitive bids and contributing to successful commercial construction projects?
Synergy Projects is looking for an Estimator to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the estimating process across a variety of commercial and institutional projects, working closely with senior estimators, project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
This position is ideal for someone looking to deepen their estimating expertise while growing in a collaborative and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative, and growth‑focused team that values learning, contribution, and shared success.
Benefits And Perks
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to jobs@synergybuilds.com.
Synergy Group of Companies (SGC) is an integrated organization created to provide clients with all of their commercial construction, interior build-out, and real estate investment and development needs. We accomplish this through seven business units that operate in three core divisions: Commercial Buildings, Innerspaces, and SynVest.
Part of SGC’s Commercial Buildings division, Synergy Projects Ltd. (SPL) is an Alberta-based, full-service construction firm specializing in general construction, design-build, and construction management services. SPL is focused on the commercial construction market, including major and structural construction and tenant improvements, and has been in business for more than 30 years as the original construction arm within SGC.
Job Title: Commercial Construction Estimator
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join Our Team!
Are you an estimator who enjoys building accurate, competitive bids and contributing to successful commercial construction projects?
Synergy Projects is looking for an Estimator to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the estimating process across a variety of commercial and institutional projects, working closely with senior estimators, project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
This position is ideal for someone looking to deepen their estimating expertise while growing in a collaborative and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for commercial and institutional construction projects
- Assist with full estimates across multiple project types, ranging in size and complexity
- Read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings and specifications, including quantity take‑offs
- Support pre‑construction planning, scope reviews, schedules, and cost plans
- Participate in the tendering process, including subcontractor pricing, bid comparisons, and clarifications
- Review contract documents and assist with understanding indirect costs, bonding, and insurance requirements
- Maintain accurate estimating data and historical cost information
- Provide detailed estimate summaries to project and operations teams
- Communicate with subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the estimating process
- Participate in client meetings and presentations as required
- Team focused approach
- Weekend work as required.
- Out-of-town work as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree or technology diploma in Construction, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3–7 years of experience in estimating or a related construction role within commercial construction
- Experienced with fixed‑price tenders and budgeting for private and public sector projects
- Solid understanding of estimating techniques and construction cost drivers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel‑based estimating), estimating software (On-Screen Takeoff) and scheduling tools (MS Project)
- Professional designations such as CET, Gold Seal, or P.Eng. are considered assets
- Busy environment with peak workloads leading up to tender closings
- Extended periods of computer and desk work
- Collaboration through meetings with internal teams and external partners
You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative, and growth‑focused team that values learning, contribution, and shared success.
Benefits And Perks
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Benefits include Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Employee Assistance Program, and Life Insurance
- Group RRSP matching
- Share program eligibility after one year of service
- Social events such as bowling, Christmas parties, family BBQs, golf tournaments, and more - the list goes on!
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Mentorship and continuous learning
- A dynamic and growth-oriented workplace
- Underground Parking
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to jobs@synergybuilds.com.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and support detailed estimates and budgets for commercial and institutional construction projects, including drawing analysis, quantity take-offs, tendering, subcontractor pricing, and bid comparisons. Maintain estimating and historical cost data, support pre-construction planning and contract reviews, and communicate estimate details to project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree or technology diploma in construction, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and 3–7 years of estimating or related commercial construction experience. Candidates should understand fixed-price tenders, budgeting, estimating methods, and construction cost drivers, and be proficient with Microsoft Office, On-Screen Takeoff, and MS Project; CET, Gold Seal, or P.Eng. designations are assets.
Skills
- Construction Cost Estimating
- Cost Budgeting
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Construction Drawing Interpretation
- Specification Analysis
- Pre-Construction Planning
- Scope Reviews
- Cost Planning
- Tendering
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Bid Comparisons
- Contract Document Review
- Estimating Data Management
- Cost Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Group RRSP Matching
- Share Program
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentorship
- Underground Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Finance & Accounting
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Commercial Construction
- Institutional Construction
- Construction Estimating
- Fixed-Price Tenders
- Project Budgeting
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Construction Drawings
- Construction Specifications
- Pre-Construction Planning
- Scope Reviews
- Cost Plans
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Bid Comparisons
- Contract Documents
- Indirect Costs
- Bonding
- Insurance Requirements
- Historical Cost Data
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Microsoft Project
- Construction Management
- Design-Build
- Tenant Improvements
- CET
- Gold Seal
- P.Eng.