Junior Estimator

Excel Management Limited Partnership • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

Working with the Estimating team, you will be responsible for job-specific budgeting, as well as model and option database maintenance and development.

Requirements

• Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess their completeness
• Strong, clear, and precise, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems based on clearly defined procedures
• A motivated self-starter with meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Service oriented, with the ability to work well within a high-performance team environment
• Completion of post-secondary education with a degree or diploma related to Estimating
• Effective communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships

Nice To Haves

• 1 + years of field or related experience in residential construction

Responsibilities

• Prepare material take-offs and assist in creating model budgets.
• Prepare job release files and issue purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Review trade quotes for accuracy.
• Review purchase order variance against budget and provide explanation and review with Management for corrective action.
• Process variance purchase orders as required.
• Ensure all job file documentation is distributed to the trade partners in a timely manner.
• Assist in the maintenance of the database by updating costs and identifying areas of improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree