Job Description

Junior Commercial Construction Estimator

About 51 North Interiors

51 North Interiors is a Calgary-based construction company specializing in commercial steel stud framing and drywall systems. We're known for delivering high-quality results, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining strong relationships with our clients and partners. Our team values professionalism, accountability, and collaboration, and we're looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with us.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Junior Commercial Construction Estimator to join our team for estimating commercial drywall systems and related projects.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in cost estimating for commercial and light industrial projects. Sales experience or exposure to other aspects of construction estimating will be considered an asset.

As part of our estimating team, you will be responsible for completing take-offs and project estimates, analyzing tenders, conducting negotiations, and maintaining our tendering process and reporting systems. Additionally, you will coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers, and architects regarding tenders, liaise with engineers, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Training in these areas will be provided.

To be successful in this role, you should have strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office. An understanding of a construction work site is considered a major asset.

Responsibilities:

Complete take-offs and project estimates including cost of materials, labor, and equipment required for projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications. Contribute to the tendering procedures; examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards, and conduct negotiation. Actively encourage a learning environment, share your knowledge, and be a role model throughout the estimation process with our team. Participate in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, and project closing, as required. Complete final bid submission to the client (in conjunction with the GM as needed). Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors. Keep up to date with new construction materials, methodologies, rules, and regulations. Maintain a database of cost information including but not limited to cost feedback from bids. Complete post-bid/post-project analysis and ensure that associated learning and communication takes place. Utilize estimating software (Building Connected, On Screen Take Off & Quick Bids, Jobber).
At 51 North Interiors, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and accommodations for candidates during the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications, but only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept applications from recruiters.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Application question(s):

What estimating programs do you have experience with? Do you have experience estimating Commercial Drywall Systems? How many years experience?
Experience:

Commercial Drywall: 2 years (preferred) Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person