Estimator 2 - Buildings

Job summary

Prepare detailed estimates for building projects up to $25 million, including scope definition, quantity take-offs, costing, and assessment of risks and cost-saving opportunities. Manage estimating schedules and procurement activities, develop competitive bids, mentor junior estimators, and collaborate with clients, consultants, trade partners, and internal teams.

Job details

Build What Matters At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just construct buildings, we create spaces that shape lives and strengthen communities. As part of our Buildings division, you will contribute to meaningful projects across the region, from hospitals and schools to entertainment venues and multi-family residences. Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting. Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters. Your Impact Starts Here Graham is recruiting an Estimator to support the Buildings Division. Reporting to the Estimating Director, the role supports or leads estimating efforts on higher‑complexity pursuits and may independently estimate Level 2 projects (under $25M) with senior oversight. The Estimator is responsible for scope definition, accurate quantity take‑offs and costing, meeting deadlines, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with internal teams and trade partners to develop competitive estimates using market knowledge and historical data. Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site Prepare and deliver accurate, detailed cost estimates for projects up to $25M, including scope definition, quantity take‑offs, and full costing Review drawings and tender documents to assess constructability, design options, risks, and cost‑saving opportunities Assess labour and equipment requirements, apply productivity Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement Develop competitive bids using historical data, benchmarking, subcontractor analysis, and participation in bid close activities Plan and manage estimating schedules, milestones, and resources while supporting and guiding junior estimators Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support successful project pursuits The Right Tools for the Job Education & Experience: High school diploma plus post‑secondary diploma from a technical or construction‑related program, with 5+ years of construction experience combining field and estimating exposure Technical Skills: Strong understanding of construction scopes, tender documents, drawings, and contracts, with proficiency in estimating, scheduling, and quantity take‑off software (e.g., Excel, Primavera, Bluebeam, OnScreen Takeoff, Agtek, BIM) Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, assess risk, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and trade partners #Estimator #CalgaryJobs Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply Today. At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact hiring@jardeg.com for accommodation requests. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham. As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

What you’ll do

Prepare detailed estimates for building projects up to $25 million, including scope definition, quantity take-offs, costing, and assessment of risks and cost-saving opportunities. Manage estimating schedules and procurement activities, develop competitive bids, mentor junior estimators, and collaborate with clients, consultants, trade partners, and internal teams.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a post-secondary diploma in a technical or construction-related program, plus more than five years of construction experience combining field and estimating exposure. Candidates should understand construction scopes, tender documents, drawings, and contracts; be proficient with estimating, scheduling, and quantity take-off software; and have strong analytical, organizational, risk-assessment, and collaboration skills.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• contracts · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Software · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost Estimating
• Scope Definition
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Construction Costing
• Drawing Review
• Tender Document Review
• Constructability Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Cost-Saving Analysis
• Labour and Equipment Planning
• Subcontractor Procurement
• Supplier Procurement
• Bid Development
• Estimating Schedule Management
• Mentoring
• Stakeholder Collaboration

Job areas

• Construction
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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