Senior Estimator - Buildings
Job in
Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for:
EllisDon
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at Ellis Don, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. Ellis Don’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, Ellis Don’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential;
to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others .
You as a Senior Estimator - Buildings will:
Lead teams through complex and time‑sensitive bid processes.Prepare and manage accurate, timely, and well‑organized estimates (Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Class D–A) to support preconstruction activities.Oversee hard‑bid, construction management, and design‑build estimating.Identify challenges early and develop solutions to maintain project progress and strong client/architect/sub‑consultant relationships.Drive design optimization and value‑enhancement initiatives, including developing, compiling, and presenting options to clients.Ensure a seamless project turnover from Preconstruction to Operations with complete information transfer and structured handoff meetings.Train and mentor Junior Estimators and selected Project Coordinators on preconstruction disciplines, estimating techniques, and best practices.Coordinate sub‑contractor quotations, organize bid documentation, and support the buy‑out process when bids are awarded.Monitor project performance, proactively address potential risks, and maintain strong relationships with sub‑trades for future opportunities.Review and distribute sub‑trade quotes, identifying risk areas and collaborating with management to align on bid pricing strategies.Maintain key databases, including labor rates, material pricing, and historical project costs.Is this the right role for you?
You hold a construction‑related degree or diploma and have 8–10 years of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) estimating experience, or an equivalent mix of technical training and experience.You possess advanced knowledge of estimating strategies, techniques, corporate objectives, and construction contract requirements.You have extensive experience developing conceptual budgets.You work effectively and accurately in time‑sensitive environments and can delegate tasks appropriately within a team.You are proficient with industry takeoff software such as OST, Bluebeam, and Plan Swift.Ellis Don is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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