Project Coordinator / Estimator

Location: Calgary, AB
Industry: General Contracting – Fit-Outs, Refurbishments, Residential, Retail, Dealerships

About the Company

Our client is a growing General Contractor with a diverse project portfolio. While they deliver a variety of projects—from high-end residential to retail and automotive dealerships—the backbone of their business is fit-out and refurbishment work. They are now seeking a Project Coordinator/Estimator to join their expanding team and support their continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates for projects, including materials, labor, and equipment.

• Review blueprints, specifications, and project documentation to prepare estimates.

• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitiveness.

• Support project managers in overseeing schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring timely task completion.

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.

• Assist in procurement and scheduling of resources.

• Act as a liaison between clients, project managers, site teams, and subcontractors.

• Ensure timely and clear communication across all stakeholders.

• Address project-related queries promptly and professionally.

• Track and manage project costs to ensure alignment with budgets.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and progress reports.

• Assist with monthly reporting and financial updates.

• Identify potential project risks and collaborate with the team to mitigate them.

• Support the implementation of quality assurance and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of experience in an Estimating or Project Coordination role within construction.

• Strong understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications.

• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Timberline, Procore, or similar).

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to be part of a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work.

• Exposure to a wide range of project types (fit-outs, refurbishments, residential, retail, automotive).

• Collaborative team culture with opportunities for career development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimating:

  Develop detailed cost estimates for projects, including materials, labor, and equipment, using blueprints, specifications, and other project documents.

• Project Coordination:

  Manage project schedules, track progress, and ensure timely completion of tasks.

• Communication:

  Facilitate communication between project managers, subcontractors, clients, and other team members.

• Budget Management:

  Monitor project costs, track expenditures, and ensure projects stay within the allocated budget.

• Documentation:

  Maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and progress reports.

• Risk Management:

  Identify potential project risks and work with the team to develop mitigation strategies.