POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Estimator will be responsible for the preparation of material and quantity take-offs and estimates from architectural drawings, as well as preparing product breakdowns for costing and all costs associated with tendered estimates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working as part of a team and alongside the Estimating Manager you will produce quotations covering all aspects of architectural panels, cladding and metal roofing.

• Review scope of work, specifications, and addendums for projects.

• Produce accurate quantity take offs to determine appropriate project costs.

• Attend scope meetings with customers.

• Produce project estimates and customer quotations.

• Collaborate with department peer groups to ensure that best practices, high quality quotation documents, and competitive pricing is provided consistently and in a professional manner.

• Communicate with Suppliers and Subcontractors for technical support and pricing.

• Maintenance of job files, project digital database, attend project meeting's, client meetings and senior management meetings when required.

• Attending pretender site meetings to prepare an accurate estimate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have construction estimating experience in the building envelope trades, specifically with cladding and architectural panel scopes of work. Experience should be based in institutional, commercial, industrial, high-rise type projects.

• Skill level required for this position would be considered intermediate, with a good understanding of industry standard detailing, assemblies and materials.

• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills (extremely proficient in English) with a strong attention to detail.

• Experience forming project RFI's (Request For Information)

• Experience putting forward Value Engineering proposals for cost efficiency or improved product performance.

• Need to be proficient in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and Word.

• Familiar with digital take-off software (Bluebeam)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment which is very deadline focused.

• Strong/above average math skills

EDUCATION:

• College or post graduate degree preferably in Architectural Technology.

• Candidates with construction experience and a strong ability to interpret construction drawings and project specifications may be considered.

Benefits:

• Dental care

• Extended health care

• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2C 4X5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person