Estimator Infrastructure and Buildings

• Division Engineering / Construction / Architecture
• Job Type Full time
• Date Opened 12/05/2025
• Work Experience 4+ years
• State/Province Alberta
• Country Canada

Partner Staffing is the "go to recruiter" for difficult, important, and time sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.

Partner Staffing on behalf of ourclient, we are seeking a highly skilled anddetail-oriented Construction Estimator to support the planning and delivery of major infrastructure and building projects throughout

Calgary and the surrounding region. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to develop accurate, competitive,and well-supported cost estimates for projects ranging from municipal infrastructure and civil works to commercial and institutional buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare full-cycle cost estimates for infrastructure, civil, and building projects, includingquantity take-offs, cost analysis, and pricing.
• Review drawings,specifications, and tender documents to identify scope requirements, risk factors, cost drivers, and opportunities for value engineering.
• Develop detailed costbreakdowns, unit rates, and labour/equipment/productivity allowances basedon industry standards and project-specific conditions.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain pricing,clarify scopes, and confirm constructability considerations.
• Participate in pre-bidmeetings, site visits, and design reviews to ensure accurate costassessment.
• Prepare tender submissions,schedules of quantities, cash flow projections, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain databases ofhistorical costs, subcontractor/supplier lists, and market pricing for continuous improvement.
• Support project handover by communicating estimate assumptions, constraints, and risk items to the project execution team.
• Assist with change orderpricing, budget updates, and cost forecasting as required.
• Contribute to estimating process improvements and mentor junior team members when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction estimating within infrastructure, civil, or building sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, unit rates, labour productivity, andmarket conditions.
• Proven experience withmunicipal infrastructure, civil works, structural and architecturalbuilding elements, or related scopes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical skills,attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related fieldconsidered an asset.
• CET, PMP, PQS, Gold Seal, or relevant professional designation is an advantage.

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