Senior Construction Estimator

Azimuth Builders Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Senior Construction Estimator at a leading construction company, you'll spearhead the pre-construction process for various projects. This role demands a blend of technical skills, strategic planning, and collaborative effort with diverse stakeholders, all while leading a team to excel in estimating activities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Career growth through challenging projects

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction estimating experience with 3+ in a preconstruction or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction assemblies, building systems, and sequencing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle pre-construction efforts including budgeting, cost planning, and logistics.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to influence design decisions.
• Mentor junior estimators while supporting skill development.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cost Control

Constructibility Reviews

Education

Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying

Tools

STACK

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Procore

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Construction Estimator at Azimuth Builders, you’ll be a key driver of our pre-construction process—bringing together cost certainty, scope clarity, and strategic planning from day one. You’ll lead estimating efforts on commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to shape successful projects before shovels hit the ground.

This is a senior-level role that blends technical expertise with preconstruction strategy, relationship management, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities Pre-construction & Estimating Leadership

• Lead full-cycle pre-construction efforts including budgeting, cost planning, constructibility reviews, and logistics input
• Prepare and present conceptual and Class C budgets based on preliminary information
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants to influence design decisions aligned with budget goals
• Facilitate design development cost tracking and provide real-time estimating as designs evolve
• Provide input into project schedules, phasing, procurement strategies, and risk registers
• Support the handoff from pre-construction to operations with clearly defined scope, budgets, and documentation

Estimating Duties

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricing using industry tools and benchmark data
• Issue and manage RFQs; analyze trade and supplier quotes for accuracy and scope alignment
• Prepare detailed bid packages, value engineering options, and scope clarifications
• Lead bid closings and ensure all estimating deliverables are complete and accurate
• Support internal cost benchmarking, unit price libraries, and estimating process improvements

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations teams to align cost, schedule, and constructibility considerations
• Mentor junior estimators, supporting skill development and quality standards within the estimating team
• Engage with the broader business to improve systems, forecasting, and cost controls

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction estimating experience with at least 3 in a preconstruction or leadership role
• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
• Proficient in estimating software (e.g., STACK, PlanSwift, Bluebeam), MS Excel, and cost databases
• Experience with Procore or equivalent project management platforms is preferred
• Strong understanding of construction assemblies, building systems, and sequencing
• Confident in interpreting drawings, specs, and contract language
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills

Why Join Azimuth Builders?

• Competitive compensation package and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Career growth through challenging projects and leadership development
• Forward-thinking culture grounded in innovation, collaboration, and execution
• A voice in shaping how the next generation of construction gets built