Intermediate Estimator

Carrington Builders Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extended health & dental

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending account (health)

RRSP matching

Paid training and development

Job summary

Bedrock Homes in Edmonton, AB is hiring an Intermediate Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for single-family homes across Alberta. This role requires reviewing plans, performing quantity takeoffs, and supporting project budgeting with detailed cost analyses.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of residential estimating experience in Alberta, strong Excel skills, and the ability to read blueprints and specifications.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Building, Construction Management, Architectural Technologies, or related field.
• Five or more years estimating experience for residential construction in Alberta.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret building specifications and blueprints.
• Strong organization, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Homefront is desired.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates for a variety of projects at various stages of project development.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for incorporation into cost estimates.
• Complete estimates required for construction budgeting.
• Review all final change orders and interior selection packages for accuracy and completeness, prior to scheduled project start date.
• Prepare material take offs, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out construction projects according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications.
• Review requests for customized price quotes based on adjustments to standard plans, specifications, and options and complete retail pricing for final acceptance.
• Create and adjust model assemblies in estimating software as required for new projects.
• Other related Estimating duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimating experience

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Building/Construction related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Homefront knowledge

Job description

Intermediate Estimator

Bedrock Homes – Edmonton, AB

Bedrock Homes is proud to be a part of the Carrington Group of Companies and has grown over 50 years as a top, award-winning residential builder and developer in the Greater Edmonton Area, Calgary Metropolitan Region, and Central Alberta.

About the Position:

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates for single family homes across Alberta.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including extended health & dental, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Flexible spending account for additional health and wellness coverage
• Company matched RRSP program
• Paid training and development programs

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate cost estimates for a variety of projects at various stages of project development.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs using for incorporation into cost estimates.
• Complete estimates required for construction budgeting.
• Review all final change orders and interior selection packages for accuracy and completeness, prior to scheduled project start date.
• Prepare material take offs, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out construction projects according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications.
• Review requests for customized price quotes based on adjustments to standard plans, specifications, and options and complete retail pricing for final acceptance.
• Create and adjust model assemblies in estimating software as required for new projects.
• Other related Estimating duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completed post-secondary degree or diploma in Building, Construction Management, Architectural Technologies, or related academic field of study comparable to Canadian academic standards preferred.
• Five (5) or more years estimating experience for residential construction in Alberta, ideally in a fast-paced production builder environment is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required
• Working knowledge of Homefront is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret building specifications, and blueprints required.
• Strong organization, analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail is required.

Only those who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for employment. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.

The Carrington Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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