Estimator

EllisDon•Edmonton, AB

1d•$70,000 - $115,000

About The Position

EllisDon's Project Advisory & Management (PA&M) division is seeking an Estimator to lead estimating and cost consulting efforts for a wide range of assignments. This role involves managing complex construction programs across Western Canada, offering expertise in insurance loss assessment, catastrophe response, and Owner’s Representative services for public and private clients. The ideal candidate is driven by purpose, thrives in complex environments, and wants to shape better project outcomes for clients. EllisDon is committed to Inclusive Diversity and creating an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. They use AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in estimating ICI projects
Strong background in unit-rate, conceptual, and schedule-driven estimating
Experience supporting public-sector clients, institutional owners, or developers as part of Owner’s Rep / Project Management teams
Expertise with Xactimate, CostX, Bluebeam, and Excel-based cost models
Proven ability to lead estimating efforts independently and communicate effectively with internal and external senior stakeholders
Passion for bringing structure, value, and leadership to complex or time-sensitive projects

Nice To Haves

Professional designations such as PQS, GSC, Gold Seal, LEED AP, or RICS preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality cost estimates across a diverse portfolio of insurance losses, catastrophe recovery, and owner-led capital projects
Support Owner’s Representative services for clients across Western Canada, ensuring budgets are realistic, defensible, and aligned with market conditions to assist our Project Management Teams
Provide estimating leadership on large-scale rebuild programs following fires, wildfires, floods, and regional disasters of all nature
Assist public and institutional clients in capital planning, feasibility analysis, and procurement strategies
Develop scopes of work and validate pricing for emergency repairs, demolition, and restoration projects and large complex insurance claims
Produce detailed take-offs and conceptual estimates using Xactimate, CostX, Bluebeam, and traditional estimating methods
Prepare cost substantiation for insurance claims — including photo documentation, third-party reports, and material/labour breakdowns
Collaborate with other internal EllisDon groups, insurers, engineers, legal counsel, and contractors to align scope and final costs
Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the growth of the PA&M estimating practice
Collaborate with EllisDon ICI local estimating departments to ensure market values are up to date with market conditions
Maintain regional pricing benchmarks and vendor databases to ensure estimates reflect real-world market conditions
Work closely with EllisDon’s in-house divisions — including PME, ICI, Building Sciences, Civil, and Virtual Design & Construction — to develop integrated solutions
Work closely with Cost Consultants and Project Managers across Western Canada to support insurance claims and owner’s representative projects