Estimator & Scheduler: Build Budgets & Schedules

K-Line Group of Companies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Line Group is seeking an Estimator Scheduler to prepare detailed estimates for construction and utility projects in Western Canada. The role collaborates with the Director of Business Development and operations teams to align scope, schedules, and budgets for awarded work.

The ideal candidate has a background in project estimation, scheduling, and procurement, with PMP certification considered an asset. A related post-secondary background is preferred for advancing project plans and master

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year industry experience in project and/or scheduling function.
• Experience estimating in the construction industry is an asset.
• Relevant experience in utility construction is an asset. (Power, Water, Fiber, Gas, etc.)
• PMP or equivalent project management work experience in complex and sophisticated projects
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline; a bachelor’s degree is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates, bid take-offs, pricing, project schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Manage requests from initial inquiry through proposal, negotiation, revision, and award, ensuring timely customer communication and follow-up
• Support change orders, claims, and contract negotiations through cost and schedule impact analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations and Project Management to ensure estimates and project plans are realistic, achievable, and aligned with operational requirements.
• Assess job conditions, work methods, durations, labour, and equipment requirements to support accurate estimating.
• Develop and maintain project and portfolio schedules, including critical paths, milestones, constraints, and key deadlines.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, subcontractors, and materials to optimize resource allocation and project delivery.
• Forecast resource requirements, utilization, and capacity, identifying and addressing potential constraints.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules, manpower and equipment forecasts, and schedule status reports.
• Maintain consistent estimating, purchasing, planning, and scheduling processes and ensure effective use of company systems and software.
• Develop project budgets and cash flow projections and communicate key financial assumptions to Operations following project award.
• Negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing and identify opportunities for competitive and project-specific pricing.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planning, scheduling, utilization, and forecasting reports.
• Provide senior leadership with updates on project risks, resource requirements, capacity, and estimating performance.

Skills

Scheduling

Estimating

Cross-functional collaboration

PMP certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in a related discipline

Bachelor's degree

Job description

K-Line Group is seeking an Estimator Scheduler to prepare detailed estimates for construction and utility projects in Western Canada. The role collaborates with the Director of Business Development and operations teams to align scope, schedules, and budgets for awarded work.

The ideal candidate has a background in project estimation, scheduling, and procurement, with PMP certification considered an asset. A related post-secondary background is preferred for advancing project plans and master