Senior Project Estimator

3 weeks ago

Calgary AB, Canada Clark Builders Full time

Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Western and Northern Canada through innovation and inspiration.


Reporting to the Chief Estimator, the Senior Estimator is responsible for providing Estimating services to aid and support the Business Development, Operations and Estimating departments. The Senior Estimator will be part of the Estimating and Project team environments, and provide and coordinate full estimating services on various projects, and contract types. The Senior Estimator will be required to be able to work on Conceptual Budgets, Construction Management, Design-Build Proposals and Hard Tendered (Lump Sum) Estimates, including quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, and sub-contractor pricing. The Senior Estimator will be part of the tender call and review of Supplier/Sub-Contractor quotes and awards.


Please note this role is office-based and the large majority of the individual’s typical work day is spent in a seated position using general office equipment such as but not limited to: computer, phone, printer, scanner, etc.



Maintain Sub-Contractors/Supplier relations


Maintain unit price and productivity knowledge and database


Take part in project interviews if necessary


Take part in Project Team meetings


Attend training courses as required by team leader


Assist in training for Estimating team


Maintain and upgrade estimating software as required


Ability to navigate software packages, including Word, Excel, OST, Microsoft Scheduler, Bluebeam etc.


Identify building materials and possible alternatives for cost reduction


Develop Sub-Contractor work scopes for tendering


Ability to chair and control meetings


Ability to schematically design project from client’s requirements


Ability to analyze risk associated to project



A Post-Secondary Certificate/Degree in Engineering, or the equivalent of a designated Professional Engineer or a Technical School graduate in a Construction-related discipline


2 years of on-site experience


8+ years of Estimating experience with a General Contractor


Thorough knowledge of Estimating techniques, all Engineering disciplines, cost control systems


Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus the ability to coordinate and supervise group work efforts is essential


Experience with coaching teams in collaborative planning


Flexible work arrangements


"Summer Fridays" during July and August; all sites and offices close early


Performance program, annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities


Community involvement initiatives through the “Give Back” program, including donation matching, corporate donations and sponsorship, and support of employee volunteering


A Flexible Spending Account 100% funded by Clark Builders with an annual allocation amount of $500 which employees can allocate into Health Spending, Lifestyle Spending, or both.


Holistic Wellness Benefits Program including six sick days, as well as access to Inkblot Therapy, a virtual mental health platform. Care is provided by highly experienced professionals across Canada through secure video or phone counseling offered at half the cost


Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with 24/7 short term counselling services and wellness services, accessible through Inkblot. No cost to employee, with access by phone, web or mobile app


Clark Builders will pay 50% of approved training at enrollment and remaining balance after completion


Mosaic ERG, Women's ERG, and Indigenous ERG


Opportunity to connect with coworkers during events like BBQ's, site lunches, family ski night, etc.


All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law.


The Clark Builders Group of Companies (CBGOC) is aware of individuals claiming to represent Clark Builders to international job seekers. These activities constitute recruitment fraud and the intent is to extract money from applicants in return for the fraudulent interview, employment offer or work visa.

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