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Senior Estimator – Calgary, Canada

If you’ve been looking to start a new life in Canada and launch your construction career to new levels with one of Canada’s top employers, then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for…

CS International are proud to be partnering with this principal contractor who are one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative commercial builders who are 100% employee owned. The majority of their work is delivered using collaborative delivery models and in addition to their strength in Construction Management, they are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Their approach is born out of the simple desire to help others and their process goes beyond design and construction bringing value to the communities they serve.

• Established in 1980
• Their turnover for 2024 was C$750m (£403m)
• Offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Kelowna, Red Deer, Calgary, & Ottawa
• They employ over 700 people
• The business is wholly employee owned and share in the success
• Entrepreneurial-minded organization
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• Delivery of $1-15M fast-track/complex fit-out projects
• Stellar track record of delivering new build projects from $30M - $200M (Lump Sum, IPD, CM, D&B, PDB)
  
  

Job Description

The Senior Estimator is responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects – including the job scope and the complete, detailed costing of resources, equipment and materials – to achieve an acceptable margin while providing the best opportunity to secure the business. The Senior Estimator estimates conceptual design-build, P3, lump sum and construction management projects. This individual's accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business, as underestimations may cause significant financial losses and overestimations may result in an inability to win bids.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an appropriate field.
• Ten or more years of experience in commercial construction estimating.
• AutoCAD experience is an asset.
• Able to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints and as-builds.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to develop material and labour estimates.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to interpret job-cost reports.
• Able to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids

The salary range on offer for this role will be C$120-$150,000 (£62k-£81k) + Bonuses + Share options + Benefits

To qualify for this fantastic opportunity, the successful candidate must have previous experience of delivering £10-£30m projects from start to finish, can demonstrate consistent employment and meet the visa requirements to be able to live and work in Canada – assistance and costs of visas will be met by the company and full advice and guidance will be offered.

This campaign is just getting underway and interviews will be held in the UK/virtually, and even in Canada, so if you're ready to start a new life and career in Canada and be part of something meaningful and make a real difference, then get in touch.

Reach out to us via international@contractscotland.co.uk, or on 01786 446651.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.