Estimator, Nuvista Homes

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada NuVista Homes Full time

**Title**:Estimator

**Location**:37 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, AB

At NuVista Homes, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

**Job Overview**

Reporting to the Production Manager, as the **Estimator** you will analyze costs and prepare estimates to facilitate the construction of new homes. You also provide knowledge of costs and benefits that support profitable business decisions.

**Your day-to-day responsibilities will include**:

- Completing and/or reviewing project take-offs and estimate job files to ensure accuracy and completeness. Estimating material and labour costs, and identifying costs savings opportunities.
- Maintaining a directory of suppliers and trades while fostering positive relationships. Soliciting and reviewing quotes, and remaining up to date on pricing and options.
- Preparing and distributing purchase orders, change orders and other required documents to suppliers or trades. Ensuring accuracy and cohesion of purchase orders and budgets.
- Coordinating with Purchasing, Production and Construction teams on project changes, and contributing to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Monitoring project budgets throughout the project lifecycle. Reviewing invoices, analyzing costs, and preparing regular cost-to-complete reports to identify variances.
- Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
- A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
- An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
- Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
- A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.

**Essential Requirements**
- Minimum 3 years of estimating related experience in residential or commercial construction industry.
- Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
- Comfortable using office equipment, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint), and estimating software (BuildPro, NewStar Enterprise, NewStar Sales or similar).

**Essential Requirements**
- Previous experience using SupplyPro and/or WinEstimator is an asset.
- Education in Architectural Technologies or Building Development Technologies is preferred.
- Previous experience as an Engineering Technologist is a strong asset.

**What We Value**
- Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
- Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
- Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
- Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
- Continuously pursuing learning and growth.

**Working Conditions**

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.

**About Us**

NuVista Homes, a single-family business unit of Qualico, is committed to providing high quality homes at an affordable price. NuVista Homes customizes your home, work with suppliers that give you the quality and selection you need, and uphold the highest standards and materials in construction. Our team is dedicated to architectural innovation, unique design, streamlined function and exceptional customer service. NuVista Homes is located in Calgary AB. To learn more, click here.

**Closing Dat**e**: November 20, 2024

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