Jr. Estimator

Benjamin Matthew Contracting Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Matthew Contracting Ltd in Canada is seeking a Jr. Estimator to support estimating and pre-construction by assisting with project pricing, tenders, and proposal preparation.

You will work closely with office staff, designers, and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely estimates; strong attention to detail, numbers, and documentation are essential. Ideal candidates are detail oriented with excellent English communication skills and experience in sourcing quotes, takeoffs, and using

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with numbers while keeping documentation organized
• High proficiency in written and spoken English
• Comfortable sourcing quotes from trades and suppliers
• Ability to complete takeoffs for ordering and budgeting purposes
• Comfortable working with software technology including Microsoft Office and estimating/builder software
• Assist with multiple estimates and tenders at once
• Input costs into builder software and build project estimates
• Liaise with clients, designers, and suppliers to confirm specifications and product selections
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience assisting with project tenders and bid proposals
• Strong written communication for proposal and document assembly
• Ability to create cost codes and standard pricing templates
• Ability to complete quotes and estimates in a timely manner
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist the office manager with misc tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist with project pricing, tenders, and proposal preparation
• Takeoffs for ordering and budgeting purposes
• Input costs into builder software and build project estimates
• Liaise with clients, designers, and suppliers to confirm specifications and product selections
• Support multiple estimates and tenders concurrently

Skills

Detail oriented

Takeoffs

Costing accuracy

English proficiency

Client liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimator software

Job description

The Jr. Estimator supports the estimating and pre-construction process by assisting with project pricing, tenders, and proposal preparation. This role is well suited for someone who is highly detail oriented and comfortable working with numbers, documentation, and common software technology. You will work closely with office staff, designers, and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely project estimates.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with numbers while keeping documentation organized at all times
• High proficiency in written and spoken English
• Comfortable sourcing quotes from trades and suppliers
• Ability to complete takeoffs for ordering and budgeting purposes
• Comfortable working with software technology including Microsoft Office and estimating/builder software
• Assist with multiple estimates and tenders at once
• Input costs into builder software and build project estimates
• Liaise with clients, designers, and suppliers to confirm specifications and product selections

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience assisting with project tenders and bid proposals
• Strong written communication skills for proposal and document assembly
• Ability to create cost codes and standard pricing templates
• Ability to complete quotes and estimates in a timely manner
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist the office manager with miscellaneous tasks as required