Estimator

SUMMARY

**Our company is looking for a full-time Estimator to join our team. Remuda Supplies is dedicated to making it easier for contractors and builders in Southern Alberta to source and receive the building materials they need.**

**Estimator Responsibilities**:

- Maintain courteous and professional service both internally and externally
- Be a resource for outside sales
- Produce cost estimates for potential projects, including lumber and building material packages
- Design EWP products for projects
- Perform quantitative take-offs to establish accurate material and delivery costs
- Solicit feedback, time projections, and cost information from internal staff and external vendors
- Gather data on past projects to identify trends, commonalities, and rules of thumb
- Identify and offer solutions for value engineering opportunities that maintain the client’s design intent as well as our high standards
- Continually evaluate, assess, and ensure that all work performed meets the company’s high standards of quality workmanship
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned

**Key Requirements, Skills, and Training/Education**:

- Degree or diploma in a relevant field: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, etc.
- Experience in construction estimating, preference for large general contractors
- Deep understanding of construction processes, techniques, material properties, and standard practices
- Ability to interpret architectural/construction drawings, written specifications, and contract documents
- Ability to analyze and problem-solve alongside teammates and individually
- Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm
- Must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $34.00-$42.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Langdon, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)