Estimator, Alberta House Building (Calgary)

Anthem Properties • Calgary, AB

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for our next estimating wizard! You love to calculate costs and can easily prepare estimates in your sleep. Not only do you love forecasting, you enjoy being part of a strong team. This role is engaged in the daily operating activities of the estimating team, managing output of job files, budget production and documentation systems. You will promote professional business relationships with sub-contractors and vendors through clear, professional communication, stay current with changes and innovations within the construction industry, and support Sales, Construction, Interior Design and Design departments to facilitate internal workflows. You will also complete pricing requests and requests for extras and options for internal teams, assist in the maintenance and updating of the price book and of housing specs and scopes of work, and assist in job preparation including preliminary pricing. Additionally, you will issue purchase orders and request for quotes in alignment with the construction schedule and support continuous improvement of procedures and software initiatives for maintaining efficiency.

Requirements

• NEWSTAR experience
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role (bonus for single family housing)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• A team spirit attitude
• Strong organizational skills and are extremely detail-oriented
• Familiarity with budgeting, cost tracking, and purchase order processes in residential construction

Nice To Haves

• A strong communicator
• An active listener who seeks to understand and listen to others
• A creative problem solver - you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure
• A strong team player who understands the value of collaboration

Responsibilities

• Be engaged in the daily operating activities of the estimating team
• Manage output of job files, budget production and documentation systems
• Promote professional business relationships with sub-contractors and vendors through clear, professional communication.
• Stay current with changes and innovations within the construction industry
• Support Sales, Construction, Interior Design and Design departments to facilitate internal workflows.
• Complete pricing requests and requests for extras and options for internal teams
• Assist in the maintenance and updating of the price book and of housing specs and scopes of work
• Assist in job preparation including preliminary pricing
• Issue purchase orders and request for quotes in alignment with the construction schedule
• Support continuous improvement of procedures and software initiatives for maintaining efficiency

Benefits

• Unlimited career growth opportunities
• Mentorship from the ‘best in the biz’
• Corporate Giving Strategy supporting community development
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses
• 100% employer paid Benefit Plan with Healthcare Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• ‘Dress for your day’ policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed