Junior Estimator, Empire Envelope

Title:Junior Estimator

Location: Office location - #1, – 30th Avenue NE, Calgary.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including RRSP matching.
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a strong reputation for excellence.
• A professional and collaborative work environment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a full-time Junior Estimator in Calgary. You will support residential divisions by creating and maintaining job records, purchase orders and estimates. You also assist with construction-related tasks, including reviewing drawings, completing markups, assisting with pricing and supporting accurate documentation, communication and coordination with production and construction teams.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Performing Bluebeam Revu markups to identify quantities, take-offs, scope requirements and discrepancies.
• Reviewing and interpreting residential construction drawings and specifications to determine project scope, material quantities and cost implications.
• Evaluating purchase orders against construction drawings to identify inconsistencies and support change orders related to scope and pricing.
• Collaborating with the Production Manager and construction teams to support scope-specific pricing, cost analysis and specification updates.
• Supporting estimating functions through pricing validation, cost tracking and coordination with the Estimator.
• Preparing material quantity calculations and cost estimates for drywall and paint, including material computations and price verification.
• Managing residential inbox communications, including emails, phone calls and follow-ups with clients to obtain project information.
• Reviewing and processing purchase orders (POs/EPOs), update job records in Job Schedule and Plexxis to reflect scope and cost changes, manage Supply Pro requests, and perform billing tracking.
• Working closely with the Production and Construction teams to assist with scope specific pricing and specification updates.
• Cross-training with the Senior Estimator to learn the estimating process and provide relief support when needed.
• Assisting production and construction teams with entering sup pay invoices for residential divisions and paint production for relief purposes.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner.
• A creative thinker; you identify new ideas, techniques and opportunities to improve performance and productivity.
• A leader; you develop and improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.
• A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.

Essential Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Certificate/Diploma in Construction Estimating or equivalent experience is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and construction documents.
• Minimum 2 years data entry, preferably on drywall or construction products.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Accuracy with data entry and tight deadlines.
• Comfortable using office equipment and Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint), Bluebeam Revu and SupplyPro, Plexxis, and Job Schedule.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
• Staying current with technical job skills.

Working Conditions

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Overtime may be occasionally required.