Commercial Junior Estimator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$55,000–$65,000 per year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $55,000–$65,000 per year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1+ year of plumbing or mechanical experience, in the field or the office
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Wiehler Mechanical's commercial department is growing, and we're adding a Junior Estimator to our estimating team. You'll learn the trade side of the business from the ground up, working directly with our Senior Estimator on plumbing bids for general contractors and owners.
This role has a clear path forward. Many estimators grow into senior estimating or project management, and we want to help you get there.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Senior Estimator, you'll own the take-off work that keeps our bids accurate and on time.
Must have
Who We Are
At Wiehler Mechanical Ltd., we believe great work starts with great people. For over 45 years, we've earned the trust of Calgary’s communities by delivering reliable, high-quality plumbing and HVAC services. We’re dedicated to creating lasting relationships and have built a strong reputation for putting our team and customers first.
Here, integrity is the foundation of everything we do. You’ll work alongside a team that values reliability, fairness, and a people-first approach, creating comfortable spaces for Albertans while upholding our legacy of excellence. If you’re driven by quality work, collaboration, and owning your impact, we’d love to have you on board.
How To Apply
Ready to build your career in estimating? Apply now - our initial application takes about 3 minutes to complete. We look forward to reviewing your experience and meeting you to talk about the role. Join Wiehler Mechanical Ltd. and grow with a commercial team that invests in mentorship, builds accurate bids, and delivers outstanding plumbing and HVAC solutions.
This role has a clear path forward. Many estimators grow into senior estimating or project management, and we want to help you get there.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Senior Estimator, you'll own the take-off work that keeps our bids accurate and on time.
- Complete quantity take-offs for commercial plumbing projects in our estimating software (fixtures, piping, fittings, valves and equipment)
- Track bid deadlines, addenda and drawing revisions so nothing gets missed
- Send requests for quotes to suppliers and subtrades, and follow up so pricing arrives on time
- Review each quote against the full scope and flag gaps or exclusions to the Senior Estimator
- Keep project files organized and help maintain our material pricing and labour databases
Must have
- 1+ year of plumbing or mechanical experience, in the field or the office
- Ability to read plumbing and mechanical drawings
- Comfort working in software and on the computer all day
- Strong attention to detail; you catch the missing valve before it costs us
- Clear, confident communication with suppliers and your team
- Mechanical engineering education
- Journeyperson plumber ticket, or a current indentured apprentice
- Experience with estimating or take-off software
- $55,000–$65,000 per year
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
- Flexible start and finish times
- Office-based, with potential for hybrid work
- Health and Dental benefits, and a matching RRSP program
- One-on-one mentorship from a Senior Estimator
- A clear growth path into senior estimating or project management
- A place on a growing commercial team
Who We Are
At Wiehler Mechanical Ltd., we believe great work starts with great people. For over 45 years, we've earned the trust of Calgary’s communities by delivering reliable, high-quality plumbing and HVAC services. We’re dedicated to creating lasting relationships and have built a strong reputation for putting our team and customers first.
Here, integrity is the foundation of everything we do. You’ll work alongside a team that values reliability, fairness, and a people-first approach, creating comfortable spaces for Albertans while upholding our legacy of excellence. If you’re driven by quality work, collaboration, and owning your impact, we’d love to have you on board.
How To Apply
Ready to build your career in estimating? Apply now - our initial application takes about 3 minutes to complete. We look forward to reviewing your experience and meeting you to talk about the role. Join Wiehler Mechanical Ltd. and grow with a commercial team that invests in mentorship, builds accurate bids, and delivers outstanding plumbing and HVAC solutions.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Complete quantity take-offs for commercial plumbing bids, track deadlines and drawing revisions, and request and follow up on supplier and subtrade quotes. Review quotes for scope gaps, maintain organized project files and pricing databases, and support the Senior Estimator in preparing accurate bids.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least one year of plumbing or mechanical experience and be able to read plumbing and mechanical drawings. They should be comfortable using computers and estimating software, detail-oriented, and able to communicate clearly; mechanical engineering education, a plumber ticket or apprenticeship, and estimating software experience are preferred.
Skills
- Plumbing Quantity Take-Offs
- Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
- Estimating
- Bid Coordination
- Supplier Communication
- Subtrade Coordination
- Quote Review
- Scope Analysis
- Addenda and Drawing Revision Tracking
- Estimating Software
- Material Pricing Database Maintenance
- Labour Database Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- File Organization
- Commercial Plumbing
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Matching RRSP Program
- Flexible Start and Finish Times
- One-on-One Mentorship
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Potential for Hybrid Work
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Commercial Plumbing
- Mechanical Estimating
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Plumbing Drawings
- Mechanical Drawings
- Estimating Software
- Bid Deadlines
- Addenda
- Drawing Revisions
- Supplier Quotes
- Subtrade Quotes
- Scope Review
- Fixtures
- Piping
- Fittings
- Valves
- Equipment
- Material Pricing
- Labour Databases
- General Contractors
- Project Management
- Journeyperson Plumber
- Indentured Apprentice
- Mechanical Engineering
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Construction