Estimator – Residential Homebuilding
Position Overview
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for residential construction projects. This role plays a key part in supporting sales, construction, and purchasing teams by ensuring budgets align with design, pricing, and market conditions. The Estimator will work within a production/semi-custom environment, leveraging standard plans while accommodating selected upgrades and options.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for current home construction based on plans, specifications, and selected option
- Analyze drawings and specifications to determine material, labour, and equipment requirement
- Develop and maintain base house pricing, option pricing, and upgrade cost structure
- Collaborate with sales and design teams to ensure accurate pricing for customer selection
- Solicit, review, and compare trade and supplier quotes to ensure cost competitivenes
- Maintain and update estimating databases, cost libraries, and historical pricin
- identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering alternative
- Monitor cost trends, material fluctuations, and market condition
- Support budgeting and forecasting for upcoming projects and communities
- Work closely with construction and purchasing teams to ensure estimates align with actual build costs
- Assist in resolving discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
Qualification
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience
- 2-5+ years of residential construction estimating experience (production or semi-custom homebuilding preferre
- Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, and process
- Experience reading and interpreting architectural plans and specification
- Proficiency in estimating software, Excel, and ERP/homebuilding systems (e.G., NewStar, BuildPro, or similar
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
📌 Estimator (Calgary)
🏢 Hays
📍 Calgary