Estimator, General Contracting

At Acres Enterprises, we believe people aren't just looking for jobs, they're in search of a lifestyle and culture that empowers, inspires, and fosters growth. That's why our collaborative and supportive work culture is at the heart of our success. It's the reason our team members choose to build their careers with us, while making an impact in the industry and the community at large.

At Acres, your growth is our priority. We offer an environment where there's an emphasis on both professional development and work-life balance. With benefits such as performance-based incentives, paid Acres Days, and opportunities to engage with the community, we ensure you're supported both personally and professionally.

Inclusion and diversity are central to our hiring philosophy. We value unique perspectives, implement equitable practices, and strive to create accessible opportunities where everyone can thrive.

When you join Acres, you become part of a team dedicated to innovation, community impact, and shaping the future of the construction industry. Our talented team of professionals, with varied subject matter expertise, can take a project from concept to completion. With over 600 years of combined construction experience and the use of cutting-edge technology, Acres is committed to bringing our clients' projects to market on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

LOCATION: Kelowna, BC

SALARY RANGE: $107, ,000 per year

THE ROLE:

The Estimator, General Contracting is responsible for developing detailed and accurate cost estimates and budgets for a wide range of construction projects - including invitational and public tenders, cost-plus, lump-sum, and design-build contracts.

This position plays a critical role in preparing bid proposals, ensuring that all aspects of project scope, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing are accounted for. The Estimator collaborates with project managers, coordinators, and field staff to ensure that estimates are realistic, competitive, and reflective of Acres' standards of quality and excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Department Participation

• Participate in departmental meetings to review initiatives, priorities, and estimating progress.
• Stay current with construction methods, market trends, and industry technologies.
• Build deep expertise in contract formats, trade knowledge, and construction processes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to support accurate and timely estimating.

Estimating Process

• Review all project documentation - including drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and site conditions - to develop a full understanding of project scope and potential risks.
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs, detailed cost breakdowns, and preliminary schedules using estimating software and industry-standard methods.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing, ensuring clarity of scope, competitiveness, and alignment with project requirements.
• Identify needs for RFIs and incorporate clarifications into the estimate.
• Conduct pre-bid site visits when required to assess constructability, site constraints, and project-specific cost impacts.
• Build estimates that include labour, equipment, materials, overhead, soft costs, and recommended mark-ups based on project complexity and competitiveness.
• Support Project Managers and Coordinators with pricing for scope changes and change orders.
• Prepare clear, professional bid letters and proposal documentation including scope, inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Participate in project start-up meetings, providing insight into estimate details, key materials, subcontractors, and cost drivers.
• Track actual project costs post-award to evaluate estimating accuracy and recommend updates to formulas, pricing structures, and assumptions.

Collaboration and Reporting

• Maintain organized, accurate, and accessible estimating files.
• Foster cross-department collaboration and support a positive, solutions-focused team culture.
• Demonstrate Acres' values through consistent professionalism, communication, and conduct.

Personal Management

• Submit vacation requests in advance to ensure bid coverage.
• Provide expense reports for work-related reimbursements.
• Foster collaboration within the Industrial Contracting team and across departments.
• Uphold corporate values and professional conduct in all interactions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• 5–10 years of estimating experience in general contracting, commercial, institutional, or multi-disciplinary construction environments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, building systems, and project sequencing.
• Proven ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and municipal/regulatory requirements.
• Skilled in preparing both qualitative and quantitative cost analyses, with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with estimating software (Heavy Bid or similar), Microsoft Excel, and project scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks and develop accurate cost projections.
• Effective communicator with experience collaborating across teams including project management, field operations, and procurement.
• Well-developed relationships with subcontractors and suppliers in the region are an asset.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Mission – We strive to achieve the highest standard of construction while continually exceeding our clients' expectations. Strong relationships with partners and clients are vital to our organization's success, and we value integrity and fairness in all our business dealings.

Vision – We are a talented team of diversified, tech-savvy, construction professionals who continually challenge the status quo. We innovate around traditional challenges to create opportunities, leveraging new technologies to achieve continuous advances in construction practices.

Values – Core values are our Acres rules that we live by -- the fundamental values exercised by our employees, personally and professionally. We are Ambitious, Competent, Respectful, Engaged, and Supportive (ACRES). These values are reflected in our business practices, our partners we work with, and involvement in the communities we live and work in.

Acres Perks:

Along with an exceptional work culture, we offer the following benefits and incentives:

• Highly competitive wages and comprehensive benefits
• STIP (short term incentive plans) & LTIP (long term incentive plans)
• A positive work-life balance, including paid Acres Days
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Training & professional development
• Trade/skill certifications
• Community involvement initiatives
• Referral Program (Increased compensation incentives for both the referred and referring employee)
• Return to work bonuses
• Acres Gets Active Initiatives

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $107,000.00-$134,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Experience:

• Construction: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person