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Construction Estimator
Job summary
McBride Career Group Inc. is seeking a Construction Estimator in Calgary, Alberta. This full-time role involves preparing detailed project estimates for architectural panels and cladding, liaising with suppliers, and working closely with the estimating manager. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least three years of relevant experience, and skills in problem-solving and attention to detail. A competitive hourly wage of $40.87 is offered along with benefits including medical and travel allowances.
Benefits
Qualifications
- High school diploma and 3 years of related experience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with metal roofs and cladding.
Responsibilities
- Prepare comprehensive quotations for architectural panels and metal roofing.
- Create and manage detailed quantity take-offs to establish precise project cost estimates.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure consistency and accuracy in estimates.
Skills
Education
Tools
Construction Estimator
- Employer: Custom Metal Contracting Ltd.
- Business Address and Job Location: 49 5342 72 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C 4X5 (Travel to sites within Calgary may be required).
- Wage: $40.87 per hour (salary increases as per company policy)
- Benefits: Disability, Dental, Medical, Travel allowance
- Employment terms and conditions: Full-Time, Permanent, Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)
- Vacancies: 1
- Anticipated start date: As soon as possible.
Job requirements:
- Language: English
- Education & Experience: High school diploma and 3 years of related experience
- Specialization: Metal roofs and cladding
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, attention to detail, fast-paced environment
- Personal Suitability: Strong problem-solving skills, Dependability, Good communication and interpersonal skills, Strong work ethic, and positive attitude
- Computer Software/ Programs Used: MS Office programs, Construction Software
Duties:
- Prepare comprehensive quotations for architectural panels, cladding, and metal roofing.
- Prepare material and quantity take-offs and estimates from architectural drawings.
- Work collaboratively with the Estimating Manager and project team.
- Break down products for costing and calculate all costs associated with tendered estimates.
- Review project scope of work, specifications, and addendums to develop accurate lump sum tender prices.
- Generate detailed quantity take-offs to establish precise project cost estimates.
- Create and manage “Requests for Information” (RFIs) and assess project addendums for potential cost impacts.
- Produce professional and competitive project estimates and customer quotations.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to best practices in all estimates and quotation documents.
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain technical input and pricing details.
- Maintain organized job files and digital project databases.
- Attend project meetings, client meetings, and senior management meetings as required.
- Participate in pre-tender site visits to gather information necessary for accurate estimating.
How to apply:
- By e-mail: colinl@custommetal.ab.ca
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.
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