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Commercial Junior Estimator

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

$55,000–$65,000 per year

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Job details

Pay
$55,000–$65,000 per year
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.

  • 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


What you bring
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

Nice to have

  • Mechanical engineering education
  • Journeyperson plumber ticket, or a current indentured apprentice
  • Experience with estimating or take-off software

What we offer

  • $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

The role is mostly office-based. Occasional site visits come later, with a hard hat, safety vest and steel-toed boots.

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

The Junior Estimator will perform quantity take-offs for commercial plumbing projects and manage bid deadlines and documentation. They will also coordinate with suppliers and subtrades while maintaining accurate material and labor databases.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of plumbing or mechanical experience and the ability to read technical drawings. Proficiency with computer software and strong attention to detail are essential for this role.

Skills

  • Plumbing
  • Mechanical systems
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Estimating software
  • Drawing interpretation
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Bid management
  • Supplier coordination
  • Data management

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Matching RRSP program
  • Mentorship
  • Flexible start and finish times

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Engineering
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Commercial plumbing
  • Estimating
  • Take-offs
  • Mechanical engineering
  • HVAC
  • Bid management
  • Subtrades
  • Material pricing
  • Labor databases
  • Drawing revisions
  • Project management
  • Construction
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Piping
  • Fittings
  • Valves
  • Equipment
  • Mentorship
  • Integrity
  • Reliability

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