Estimator

Thermal Systems; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development plan

Health benefits package

Pride in quality projects

Team events

Job summary

Thermal Systems KWC is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join our Calgary office. The role focuses on producing accurate takeoffs and initial estimates for proposed projects and bid proposals, in collaboration with the business development and project management teams.

You will analyze blueprints, coordinate with clients during pre-bid meetings, and support the bid process through to award, ensuring the project scope and vision are maintained across teams.

Qualifications

• Blueprint and specification reading experience or exposure.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project.
• Proficiency in estimating software (Bluebeam, OST).
• Attention to detail.
• Post-secondary education in related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full-cost estimates for commercial projects.
• Analyze blueprints and drawings to estimate time, cost, materials and labor.
• Communicate with clients and participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Collaborate with project team to maintain project vision.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Bluebeam

OST

MS Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company: Thermal Systems KWC

Type: Full-time

Description

Thermal Systems is a building envelope, daylighting, and roofing maintenance, industrial insulation sub-contractor operating across Western Canada. We are searching for a Commercial Construction Estimator to join our team.

This is a full time position working from the Calgary office. The estimator's primary responsibilities are to provide quality takeoffs and initial estimates on proposed projects and bid proposals. They work with the business development team to prepare bids and review quotations. They provide technical support and collaborate with the project management teams.

Do you want?

• A competitive salary
• A progressive career development plan
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• To be part of a growing organization delivering quality projects that will make you proud to say, “We built that!”
• A fun environment with corporate events, parties, and team building activities

Can you?

• Assist in preparing and coordinating full-cost estimates for commercial projects
• Analyze blueprints, drawings, to accurately prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Communicate with clients and participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess project scope
• Collaborate with the project team and other stakeholders to ensure the vision of our projects is maintained
• Assist in the soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotes

Do you have?

• Blueprint and specification reading experience or exposure
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project
• Proficiency in estimating software (ie. Bluebeam, OST)
• Attention to detail
• Post-secondary education in related field