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About the role
550 71 Avenue Southeast, 220, Calgary, AB, T2H 0S6
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Reports To: Lead Estimator
Location: Calgary Head Office
Department: Estimating
About BAAC
BAAC is a growing telecommunications infrastructure contractor specializing in fibre optic networks, underground utilities, and light civil construction throughout Canada. We pride ourselves on delivering quality work, building lasting client relationships, and investing in our people.
We're looking for someone who is highly motivated, eager to learn, and excited to grow with our company. If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your career while working alongside an experienced team on exciting telecommunications projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for telecommunications and light civil construction projects. Working closely with the Lead Estimator, you'll prepare quantity take-offs, develop project pricing, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, and assist with change orders throughout project execution.
This role is ideal for someone with 1–5 years of estimating experience who is looking to continue developing their career. Experience in the telecommunications industry is a strong asset, while candidates with light civil construction estimating experience and a willingness to learn will also be considered.
Core Duties & Responsibilities Estimating
Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and tender documents. Develop detailed cost estimates for telecommunications and light civil construction projects. Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents. Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Prepare labour, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing. Analyze production rates, equipment requirements, and project risks. Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions. Prepare tender submissions and supporting documentation. Maintain estimating databases and historical pricing records. Participate in project turnover meetings following successful bid awards.
Change Orders & Project Support
Prepare and price change orders, scope revisions, and extra work quotations. Review contracts and project documentation to identify change order opportunities. Support Project Managers with pricing for additional work and unforeseen site conditions. Assist with estimate revisions and cost tracking as projects progress.
Collaboration
Work closely with the Lead Estimator throughout the estimating process. Collaborate with Operations, Project Managers, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure accurate and competitive pricing. Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and tender walkthroughs as required. Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Follow all BAAC health and safety policies and procedures. Participate in required safety meetings and training. Promote safe work practices during site visits. Report hazards, incidents, and safety concerns promptly. Support BAAC's commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.
Qualifications
1–5 years of estimating experience within light civil construction, underground utilities, or a related construction industry. Experience in telecommunications construction is considered a strong asset. Experience preparing and submitting change orders, contract extras, and scope revisions is considered an asset. Exposure to project coordination or project management is considered an asset. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts. Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Experience with Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Bid2Win, HCSS, or similar estimating software is considered an asset. Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
Preferred Experience
Fibre optic infrastructure
Telecommunications construction Underground utility construction Light civil construction Directional drilling Trenching and conduit installation Municipal infrastructure
Skills & Competencies
Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and time management abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to take initiative. Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary of $80,000–$100,000, based on experience. Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits. Birthday recognition and celebration. Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced industry professionals. Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Performance Expectations
Prepare accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates. Meet tender submission deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Prepare timely and well-supported change order pricing. Develop strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors. Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Uphold BAAC's commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and exceptional client service.
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Owned by Annex Business Media, a Canadian leader in providing trade and industry specific information delivered via magazines, websites, newsletters and more. See more about us at https://www.annexbusinessmedia.com
Manufacturingjobsite.ca is the official job board on these 20 websites/magazines that have over 863,000 unique viewers/readers per month. A very targeted, engaged audience if you are hiring in the industries we serve.
Not only are we the official job board of these website and magazines, but they also dedicate a tremendous amount of space on their websites, in their magazines and in their blogs, newsletters and emails advertising and promoting the manufacturingjobsite.ca job board to both jobseekers and employers.
If you are a job seeker you will find the best jobs and careers, most not advertised anywhere else, from the best companies in your industry.
If you are an employer, there is no more of a qualified audience for your open jobs. The people with the skills and experience you need in your industry see your open jobs. More qualified applicants and a lot fewer non-qualified ones.
Jobs posted onto manufacturingjobs.ca also post out to over 200+ other job boards to give employers maximum market exposure, to all major search engines including Google for top of the search results plus jobs and candidates get a job close to home advantage because of the built in Canada Post geo-targeting. Jobs will also post out to social media directly.
Whether you are an employer or a job seeker, we bring the best jobs from the best companies to the best people in the industry.
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About the role
550 71 Avenue Southeast, 220, Calgary, AB, T2H 0S6
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Reports To: Lead Estimator
Location: Calgary Head Office
Department: Estimating
About BAAC
BAAC is a growing telecommunications infrastructure contractor specializing in fibre optic networks, underground utilities, and light civil construction throughout Canada. We pride ourselves on delivering quality work, building lasting client relationships, and investing in our people.
We're looking for someone who is highly motivated, eager to learn, and excited to grow with our company. If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your career while working alongside an experienced team on exciting telecommunications projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for telecommunications and light civil construction projects. Working closely with the Lead Estimator, you'll prepare quantity take-offs, develop project pricing, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, and assist with change orders throughout project execution.
This role is ideal for someone with 1–5 years of estimating experience who is looking to continue developing their career. Experience in the telecommunications industry is a strong asset, while candidates with light civil construction estimating experience and a willingness to learn will also be considered.
Core Duties & Responsibilities Estimating
Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and tender documents. Develop detailed cost estimates for telecommunications and light civil construction projects. Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents. Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Prepare labour, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing. Analyze production rates, equipment requirements, and project risks. Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions. Prepare tender submissions and supporting documentation. Maintain estimating databases and historical pricing records. Participate in project turnover meetings following successful bid awards.
Change Orders & Project Support
Prepare and price change orders, scope revisions, and extra work quotations. Review contracts and project documentation to identify change order opportunities. Support Project Managers with pricing for additional work and unforeseen site conditions. Assist with estimate revisions and cost tracking as projects progress.
Collaboration
Work closely with the Lead Estimator throughout the estimating process. Collaborate with Operations, Project Managers, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure accurate and competitive pricing. Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and tender walkthroughs as required. Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Follow all BAAC health and safety policies and procedures. Participate in required safety meetings and training. Promote safe work practices during site visits. Report hazards, incidents, and safety concerns promptly. Support BAAC's commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.
Qualifications
1–5 years of estimating experience within light civil construction, underground utilities, or a related construction industry. Experience in telecommunications construction is considered a strong asset. Experience preparing and submitting change orders, contract extras, and scope revisions is considered an asset. Exposure to project coordination or project management is considered an asset. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts. Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Experience with Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Bid2Win, HCSS, or similar estimating software is considered an asset. Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
Preferred Experience
Fibre optic infrastructure
Telecommunications construction Underground utility construction Light civil construction Directional drilling Trenching and conduit installation Municipal infrastructure
Skills & Competencies
Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and time management abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to take initiative. Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary of $80,000–$100,000, based on experience. Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits. Birthday recognition and celebration. Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced industry professionals. Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Performance Expectations
Prepare accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates. Meet tender submission deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Prepare timely and well-supported change order pricing. Develop strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors. Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Uphold BAAC's commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and exceptional client service.
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About Manufacturing Job Site
We are Manufacturing Job Site (manufacturingjobsite.ca), a Canadian job board for jobs and careers in manufacturing, industrial, warehousing, energy, food processing, electronics, logistics, printing, engineering and more, and offered in both Canadian official languages English and French.
Owned by Annex Business Media, a Canadian leader in providing trade and industry specific information delivered via magazines, websites, newsletters and more. See more about us at https://www.annexbusinessmedia.com
Manufacturingjobsite.ca is the official job board on these 20 websites/magazines that have over 863,000 unique viewers/readers per month. A very targeted, engaged audience if you are hiring in the industries we serve.
Not only are we the official job board of these website and magazines, but they also dedicate a tremendous amount of space on their websites, in their magazines and in their blogs, newsletters and emails advertising and promoting the manufacturingjobsite.ca job board to both jobseekers and employers.
If you are a job seeker you will find the best jobs and careers, most not advertised anywhere else, from the best companies in your industry.
If you are an employer, there is no more of a qualified audience for your open jobs. The people with the skills and experience you need in your industry see your open jobs. More qualified applicants and a lot fewer non-qualified ones.
Jobs posted onto manufacturingjobs.ca also post out to over 200+ other job boards to give employers maximum market exposure, to all major search engines including Google for top of the search results plus jobs and candidates get a job close to home advantage because of the built in Canada Post geo-targeting. Jobs will also post out to social media directly.
Whether you are an employer or a job seeker, we bring the best jobs from the best companies to the best people in the industry.
All the best in finding a great new job, or a great new qualified person!