Senior Estimator, Institutional & Commercial | General Contractor | Calgary, AB MyGreat Recruitment
Senior Estimator, Institutional & Commercial | General Contractor | Calgary, AB MyGreat Recruitment
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03-10-2025
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Job Description
Senior Estimator
Location: Calgary AB Canada
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: CAD 110000 CAD 137000 yearly
Must Haves
Nice to Haves
Responsibilities
Location: Calgary AB Canada
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: CAD 110000 CAD 137000 yearly
Must Haves
- Minimum 5 years of estimating experience within the commercial and institutional construction sector
- Strong knowledge of the local Calgary construction market subcontractor base and industry cost trends
- Degree or diploma in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field
- Demonstrated proficiency with cost-estimating software and advanced Excel skills
- Proven track record of preparing accurate detailed full-cycle cost estimates from concept through to tender
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly convey complex cost data and influence decisions
- Ability to analyze drawings and specifications with a high degree of technical accuracy
- Strong relationship-building skills with subcontractors consultants suppliers and clients
Nice to Haves
- Experience in long-term care healthcare or recreation projects
- Professional designation such as CEC (CIQS) or PQS designation (preferred)
- Experience with collaborative delivery models such as IPD (Integrated Project Delivery)
- Exposure to value-engineering processes and constructability reviews
- Previous experience in construction management (minimum 4 years)
- Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making in preconstruction planning and cost control
Responsibilities
- Prepare and coordinate comprehensive cost estimates across all project phases from concept to tender
- Lead collaborative estimating sessions to align budgets with project objectives and promote transparent decision-making
- Conduct detailed material labour equipment and subcontractor quantity take-offs
- Develop and maintain accurate unit costs labour rates escalation and contingency allowances
- Solicit evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitive pricing
- Provide constructability and scheduling input during pre-construction planning and design development
- Support procurement and operations teams with cost-related insights on logistics scheduling and risk management
- Track analyze and report on estimated versus actual costs to support continuous improvement
- Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors suppliers consultants and clients to support successful project delivery
Employment Type
Full Time
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