Junior Estimator, Commercial Plumbing – Path to Senior Roles

Wiehler Mechanical Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Mentorship from Senior Estimator

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wiehler Mechanical Ltd. in Calgary is hiring a Junior Estimator to learn the trade from the ground up, working with our Senior Estimator on plumbing bids for GC's and owners.

The role offers a clear path forward toward senior estimating or project management, with an office-based setting and potential hybrid work. You’ll receive mentorship and be part of a growing commercial team, with benefits and a structured career path.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year of plumbing or mechanical experience, in the field or the office.
• Ability to read plumbing and mechanical drawings.
• Comfort working in software and on the computer all day.
• Strong attention to detail; you catch the missing valve before it costs us.
• Clear, confident communication with suppliers and your team.

Responsibilities

• Own the take-off work that keeps bids accurate and on time.
• Complete quantity take-offs for commercial plumbing projects in our estimating software (fixtures, piping, fittings, valves and equipment).
• Track bid deadlines, addenda and drawing revisions so nothing gets missed.
• Send requests for quotes to suppliers and subtrades, and follow up so pricing arrives on time.
• Review each quote against the full scope and flag gaps or exclusions to the Senior Estimator.
• Keep project files organized and help maintain our material pricing and labour databases.

Skills

Reading drawings

Detail oriented

Communication

Software proficiency

Estimating software

Education

Mechanical engineering education

Journeyperson plumber ticket

Apprenticeship in progress

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Wiehler Mechanical Ltd. in Calgary is hiring a Junior Estimator to learn the trade from the ground up, working with our Senior Estimator on plumbing bids for GC's and owners.

The role offers a clear path forward toward senior estimating or project management, with an office-based setting and potential hybrid work. You’ll receive mentorship and be part of a growing commercial team, with benefits and a structured career path.