Estimator, Building Construction

You’re an Estimator with 3-7 years of construction experience and an interest in growing your estimating career. You have exposure to quantity take-offs, cost analysis, subcontractor pricing, and bid preparation and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.

You’ll support the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for commercial, residential, and light industrial construction projects.

Apply today to join our Building Construction team in Kelowna, BC!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support subcontractor and supplier solicitation, review quotes, and assist with bid comparisons and selections
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to support the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates
• Complete quantity take-offs and pricing across various scopes of work, maintaining clear and accurate estimating documentation
• Assist with RFIs, bid requirements, scope reviews, and the preparation of tender submissions
• Work closely with estimators, project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather pricing and project information
• Participate in site visits, estimate reviews, and pre-award meetings while continuing to build knowledge of construction costs and estimating practices

Qualifications:

• 1–5 years of estimating, project coordination, or related construction experience, ideally within commercial, residential, or light industrial construction
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience reading construction drawings, specifications, and other project documentation
• Exposure to quantity take-offs, construction pricing, budgeting, and the tendering process
• Experience with MS Office and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST); BIM experience is considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills with an interest in continuing to develop your estimating knowledge

Working Conditions:

• Office based position

Compensation

$63,600.00 - $87,450.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.