Estimator

8 hours ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Chandos Full time
Job Description

As a Construction Estimator at Chandos, you'll play a vital role in the success of our projects by preparing accurate and timely full-cost estimates. Your expertise in materials, labour, and equipment costing will directly impact our competitiveness and profitability.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare and coordinate full-cost estimates for a variety of project types: Conceptual, Design-Build, Construction Management, IPD, Lump Sum, and general tender work

  • Develop material, labour, and equipment cost breakdowns based on project proposals, plans, and specifications

  • Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors, and account for location impacts

  • Source and evaluate competitive material and equipment pricing for each tender or pursuit

  • Recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation, and contingency

  • Identify and develop competitive advantages to improve bid success

  • Attend pre-tender site visits and meetings to fully understand project scope

  • Review design options and suggest solutions based on cost, quality, and availability of materials

  • Support negotiations on contracts, change orders, and subtrade buyouts in collaboration with the operations team

  • Participate in client interviews and presentations for project pursuits

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Construction, Engineering, or a related field

  • 3+ years of experience in estimating or project coordination with a commercial general contractor

  • Ability to read and interpret building specifications, schematics, and as-builts

  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills to prepare material and labour estimates and interpret job-cost reports

  • Proficiency with cost-estimating software for preparing quotes and bids

  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe

  • Awareness of current market conditions and competitors within the industry

Additional Information

Why Work With Us?

At Chandos, we believe our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent, help it grow, and provide the tools people need to make a meaningful impact.

We're also proud to be 100% employee owned. Every team member has the opportunity to become an owner, and with only one class of units, everyone is treated equally. We talk about being entrepreneurial-minded—and we mean it.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive wages

  • Comprehensive, employer-paid benefits (health, dental, vision, and employee assistance program)

  • Enhanced mental health coverage

  • RRSP matching program for long-term financial security

  • Educational assistance to support career development

  • Annual salary reviews and recognition programs

  • Leadership conferences to connect and collaborate

  • Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

  • Health Spending Account (after one year of employment)

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