Estimator

Wales McLelland Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Merit-based bonus

RRSP matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee referral program

Vacation and sick time

Anniversary service recognition

Learning and development program

Job summary

Wales McLelland Construction in Calgary, AB is seeking an Estimator to join our team. This role offers growth across diverse projects, autonomy in work, and education reimbursement with training opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have high attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience with cost estimating for a general contractor. You will research, source, and price materials and subcontracts to support cost management on commercial and light industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction and cost estimating.
• Experience completing multi-discipline takeoffs and estimates for a construction company, preference will be given to candidates with General Contractor experience
• Understanding of building construction from concept to completion
• Ability to document and organize complex streams of information efficiently and accurately
• Ability to clearly communicate estimating concepts to various individuals in the organization
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal)
• Ability to lead by example and set the standard of professionalism
• High attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving, organization, task management, and planning skills

Responsibilities

• Review and develop discipline and multi-discipline material and quantity takeoffs
• Evaluate and develop construction rates, subcontract cost estimates,and proposals
• Perform productivity analysesof cost estimates, including comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects
• Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness, andprovide recommendations for alternativeswhere applicable
• Research, source, negotiate, and obtainthe best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Supply necessary sub-trades and suppliers with required drawings and data
• Field construction-related questions from sub-trades and suppliers
• Assist in completingpreliminary (high-level)construction schedules
• Work closely with the Operations and Development teams to prepare, identify, and understand scopes of work andprepare project documentation
• Develop and maintain sub-contractor and suppliers' databases

Skills

Cost estimation

Takeoffs

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post secondary education in engineering, construction estimating, building technology, quantity surveying, or related courses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timberline

MS Project

Insite

Job description

ABOUT WALES MCLELLAND

Wales McLelland is an industry leader, well established in BC, working mainly in the Lower Mainland. We have been in operation for over 50 years. Our success has been driven by and is thanks to our employees’ years of experience and excellence in the field. They’re the reason why we have a name that our partners trust.

Simply put, we’re family, and we’re always looking to welcome new talent to the team.

We are a general contractor that provides pre-construction, design-build, and construction management services for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients, we specialize in tilt-up construction.

Our Company values guide everything we do, at Wales McLelland our values include Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an Estimators to join our team. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to grow their career, engage in a variety of projects and disciplines, and enjoy autonomy in their work. We offer education reimbursement, free training opportunities, and opportunities to grow and advance, amongst many other perks and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication, and experience working for a General Contractor. The ideal individual will also love what they do, be self-motivated and accountable, and adaptable.

Our Estimators are involved in researching, sourcing, negotiating, and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors. They are responsible for estimating a variety of commercial and light industrial projects with a direct contribution to cost management and budgeting for various high-level projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and develop discipline and multi-discipline material and quantity takeoffs
• Evaluate and develop construction rates, subcontract cost estimates,and proposals
• Perform productivity analysesof cost estimates, including comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects
• Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness, andprovide recommendations for alternativeswhere applicable
• Research, source, negotiate, and obtainthe best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Supply necessary sub-trades and suppliers with required drawings and data
• Field construction-related questions from sub-trades and suppliers
• Assist in completingpreliminary (high-level)construction schedules
• Work closely with the Operations and Development teams to prepare, identify, and understand scopes of work andprepare project documentation
• Develop and maintain sub-contractor and suppliers' databases

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post secondary education inengineering, construction estimating, building technology, quantity surveying, or other related courses
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction and cost estimating.
• Experience completing multi-disciplinetakeoffs and estimates for a construction company, preference will be given to candidates with General Contractor experience
• Understanding of building construction from concept to completion
• Understanding of a construction worksite and sequencing is considered an asset
• Ability to document and organize complex streams of information efficiently and accurately
• Ability to clearly communicate estimating concepts to various individuals in the organization
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal)
• Ability to lead by example and set the standard of professionalism
• Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office, Timberline, MS Project, Insite) and on-screen takeoffs
• High attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving, organization, task management, and planning skills

BENEFITS:

In addition to a positive and respectful work environment, the following are some of the benefits of working at Wales McLelland:

• Competitive compensation package
  
• Merit-based bonus
• RRSP matching
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Employee referral program
• Vacation and sick time
• Anniversary service recognition
  
• Learning and development program

Please note that we can only accept candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.