We are seeking a dynamic Estimator to join our client in Commercial Construction in Edmonton.
What we Offer:

• Salary: $100,000 to $120,000
• Job Type: Full-time
• Benefits: 100% employer paid medical and dental plus a health spending account.

What You'll Do:

• Develop accurate and comprehensive estimates, including job scope, materials, labor, and equipment costs, to ensure competitive and profitable bids.
• Review and interpret building specifications, blueprints, and as-builts to ensure precise estimation and compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare estimates for design-build, lump sum, and construction management projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and industry standards.
• Identify potential risks, cost-saving opportunities, and resource allocations to enhance project profitability and competitiveness.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing and ensure estimates reflect real-world construction conditions.
• Leverage cost-estimating tools and software to generate precise, data-driven bids and maintain consistency in the estimation process.
• Lead the bid preparation, review, and submission process, ensuring estimates meet deadlines and align with company profit margins.

What We're Looking For:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in commercial construction estimating, with expertise in design-build, lump sum, and construction management projects.
• Ability to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints, and as-builts to develop precise cost estimates. AutoCAD experience is an asset.
• Strong ability to analyze project requirements, break down costs, and conduct risk assessments to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
• Experience using AUTOCAD, cost-estimating software, spreadsheets, and project management tools to generate precise estimates and maintain data integrity.
• Ability to work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather pricing, assess risks, and ensure alignment on project scope.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present estimates, justify cost decisions, and negotiate effectively with clients, vendors, and team members.
• A meticulous approach to cost estimation, identifying potential discrepancies, value engineering opportunities, and innovative solutions to improve cost efficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, adjusting strategies based on changing project requirements and market conditions.

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!
Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.
Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative.
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