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Estimator - CANA Construction Co. Ltd.CANA Group of Companies • Calgary, AB, Canada
Estimator - CANA Construction Co. Ltd.

Estimator - CANA Construction Co. Ltd.

CANA Group of Companies • Calgary, AB, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who We Are

CANA has been a respected and trusted service provider in Alberta for over 80 years. Over those years, we have developed a reputation for delivering projects safely, on budget, and on schedule. We provide quality design and construction strategies and solutions to our clients using a think-straight, talk-straight, do-it-right-once approach with no surprises. We’re known for some of the city’s most iconic buildings including the Saddledome, Taylor Family Digital Library, Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal University, and the ATCO Commercial Centre. Come join a company where you can be involved in the next iconic project to help shape the Calgary skyline for the future.

CANA Construction is part of an exciting, challenging, and evolving industry that offers a great foundation for a rewarding career. As leaders in the Construction Industry our resume includes a myriad of projects ranging from small facility renovations to commercial/industrial complexes, aviation hangars, recreation and sports facilities, educational institutions, and high-rise buildings.

THE ROLE

CANA’s Estimators play a crucial role in the company’s successful development and execution of construction projects. Estimators support both the preconstruction and construction departments by preparing and issuing tender packages, developing estimates for all stages of a project, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date cost databases. The Estimator reports to the Chief Estimator.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Analyzing project and estimate requirements, reviewing project scopes of work, establishing a plan for developing the estimate, and identifying subcontractor scope packages
  • Reviewing plans and specifications to perform takeoffs and determine material, equipment and labour requirements and pricing
  • Preparing tender packages (including all required tender forms, schedules and attachments), obtaining all approvals, insurance and bonding submittal requirements
  • Issuing tender package and coordinating the receipt of subcontractor bids, assessing subcontractor bids for accuracy
  • Maintain confidential records and files, and ensure they are up-to-date and accurate, and performing bid levelling for accurate cost comparison
  • Recommending cost solutions and identifying potential risks, opportunity, and solutionsDeveloping and maintain lasting relationships with local trades, subcontractors, engineers, architects and owners

You’re a Great Fit If You

  • Want to advance your career and build your skills by leading large-scale estimates on major projects across a wide range of sectors in Alberta
  • Are looking to grow your professional network with connections to local trades, subcontractors and project consultants
  • Appreciate the value of effective relationship-building both inside and outside the company and welcome the opportunity to teach, mentor and develop junior staff
  • Enjoy having ownership and independence over your own projects, while still having the ability to collaborate with other members of the team and with other departments

What You Bring

  • 3 or more years' experience estimating industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
  • Diploma, degree or equivalent experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management (or a related field)
  • A strong understanding and technical foundation of various building types, traditional subcontractor work scopes, construction systems and methods, construction specifications, building codes and requirements, construction tendering practices and contract types
  • Relationship oriented individual with focus on both internal and external customer needs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
  • A working knowledge of Planswift; experience with Microsoft Project and/or Revizto are considered an asset
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