Construction Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Position Summary

We are seeking a Construction Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to prepare accurate, competitive bids across all trades. The role requires strong quantity surveying skills and the ability to build and price complete assemblies for every trade. The successful candidate will actively source work, subtrades, vendors, and wholesalers while delivering estimates that reflect current Western Canada pricing, means, methods, and productivity. This position demands grit, initiative, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Quantity Surveying

• Review drawings, specs, and RFPs to prioritize bid opportunities across Western Canada.
• Maintain clear tracking of all opportunities, clearly indicating what is being bid and what is not being bid.
• Obtain and document clear authorization before proceeding with any bid.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and develop complete bid packages, including assumptions, exclusions, contingencies, and rental costs.
• Build and price assemblies for all trades (structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, finishes, and sitework). Create or refine assemblies as required.
• Develop structural assemblies including concrete, rebar, formwork, and steel systems.
• Build architectural and finishes assemblies such as walls, ceilings, flooring, roofing, and cladding.
• Create mechanical and electrical assemblies covering rough-in, equipment, distribution, and finish work.
• Price sitework assemblies including excavation, grading, utilities, and exterior works.
• Adjust or create custom assemblies when standard assemblies do not match project conditions or local practices.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing through proactive outreach and apply judgment on productivity, risk, and local market conditions.
• Hand off awarded projects cleanly to project management.

Business Development & Sourcing

• Identify and pursue new work opportunities.
• Source, contact, and sign up qualified subtrades, vendors, and wholesalers to expand coverage and improve pricing.
• Maintain an active subcontractor and supplier database.

Coordination & Support

• Collaborate with project managers, supers, and field teams on scope clarification, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed to improve estimate accuracy.
• Support permit cost inclusion and tracking for City of Edmonton, Alberta, and other Western Canada jurisdictions.
• Ensure estimates and documentation reference the correct company licenses and entity names.

Requirements

• Strong quantity surveying skills with the ability to measure, quantify, and build assemblies for every trade.
• Ability to find work and sign up subtrades, vendors, and wholesalers.
• Proficient with estimating software and able to read drawings, specs, and relevant codes.
• Strong organizational skills to track bid status and obtain clear authorization before committing to a bid.
• Grit, strong phone skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Construction experience preferred. Comfortable supporting both office estimating and field coordination as needed.

Employment Terms

Salary: TBD

Probation: 3 months. Vacation and paid sick day benefits begin after successful completion of the probation period.

Vacation: 1 week of paid vacation every 6 months (2 weeks per year). Vacation must be taken within 12 months of being earned. After 5 years of service, vacation increases to meet Alberta’s 3-week minimum.

Sick Days: 3 paid sick days per year (after probation). Employees with 90+ days of service are also entitled to up to 5 days of unpaid, job-protected Personal and Family Responsibility Leave per calendar year.

These terms form part of the employment offer.

Pay: $86,000.00-$96,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person