Residential Estimator - Build Alberta Homes

Carrington Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extended health & dental

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

RRSP matching

Paid training and development programs

Job summary

Bedrock Homes, part of the Carrington Group, seeks an Intermediate Estimator for Edmonton, AB. You will produce cost estimates for single-family projects across Alberta, perform quantity takeoffs, and support budgeting efforts from early design through development.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of residential estimating in Alberta, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to read specs and blueprints. Knowledge of Homefront is a plus; legal work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Completed 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).
• Working knowledge of Homefront is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret building specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates for a variety of projects at various stages of development.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for incorporation into cost estimates.
• Complete estimates required for construction budgeting.
• Review change orders and interior selection packages for accuracy before start date.
• Prepare material take offs and labour/equipment cost estimations for projects.
• Review customized price quotes and finalize retail pricing.
• Create and adjust model assemblies in estimating software for new projects.
• Other related Estimating duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Building, Construction Management, Architectural Technologies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Homefront

Job description

Bedrock Homes, part of the Carrington Group, seeks an Intermediate Estimator for Edmonton, AB. You will produce cost estimates for single-family projects across Alberta, perform quantity takeoffs, and support budgeting efforts from early design through development.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of residential estimating in Alberta, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to read specs and blueprints. Knowledge of Homefront is a plus; legal work authorization is required.