Estimator

1 week ago

Calgary, Canada Baywest Homes Full time

Reporting directly to the Manager, Estimating & Purchasing, the Estimator ensures all information, PO’s and material take-offs are distributed to the appropriate departments and trades with a strong focus on detail, accuracy and cost control within the construction timeline.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Issue purchase orders and ‘request for quotes’ in conjunction with the appropriate construction stage.
- Review and accept quotes from various trades and suppliers.
- Completing purchase order summaries to determine profitability on an individual job basis.
- Analyze working drawings and accurately complete material take-offs.
- Assist, review and reconcile interior selections documents and quotes to ensure process is completed within the given timeframes.
- Report status of interior selections process on a weekly basis to Estimating & Purchasing Manager.
- Maintain cost control by ensuring accuracy of pricing from trades and suppliers, working within budget parameters, and reviewing invoices against purchase orders.
- Ensure all information received is accurate and passed on to necessary departments in a timely fashion.
- Complete custom pricing upon request.
- Communicate with Sales, Construction, Interior Selections and Design departments.
- Negotiate with trades and suppliers on custom pricing.
- Cross training with team members and support others during absences and vacation relief.
- Other accountabilities as needed and as directed by the Estimating and Purchasing Manager.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience with a home building company.
- 2-year diploma in Building Development Technologies (BDT) or equivalent.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Able to work independently with little guidance.
- A desire to grow and continue to learn about residential construction.
- Experience working closely within Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and Buildtopia is an asset.
- Attentive to detail, collaborative and a strong team player.
- We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in joining the team with Baywest Homes and Section23, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- How many years of working in Residential Development do you have?

**Experience**:

- Estimating: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-23

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