Calgary, Alberta • Full-Time • Market-competitive salary $60K (DOE)

KELLA Coatings Solutions Inc.
Estimator/Coordinator
KELLA Coatings Solutions Inc. is a Calgary-based commercial painting and coatings subcontractor delivering quality finishes on construction projects across Alberta. As a growing company, we take pride in building strong relationships, running tight operations, and doing the work right the first time. We’re a small, driven team where your contribution is visible and your growth is real.

The Role
We’re looking for an Estimator/Coordinator to work side by side with ownership to estimate, coordinate, support and represent our business. This is a hands‑on role that owns the bid process from tender to award, staying involved through project handoff and closeout. If you’re organized, commercially sharp, and want to grow with a company rather than get lost in one, this is the opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Receive, organize, and manage incoming tender requests in a timely and responsive manner

Review plans and specifications to determine scope and pricing for each project

Analyze construction drawings to identify scope gaps and overlaps

Communicate with vendors to obtain material quotes and assist in purchasing

Create RFIs, analyze responses, and distribute to relevant parties

Attend pre‑bid meetings and site visits to review existing conditions as required

Price hard bids, assist in negotiations, and provide budgets from conceptual through final construction documents

Develop strategies to estimate and win competitive bids

Attend and present at award meetings with clients and design teams





Engage in value engineering, budgeting, and constructability reviews

Prepare key plan drawings, budgets, scope documents, and submittals for field staff

Facilitate project hand‑off meetings with field staff to ensure a smooth transition

Price and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle

Compile O&M; manuals for project closeout

Attend networking functions to promote company interests

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction estimating (coatings, finishes, or related trade experience is a strong asset)

Clear understanding of architectural drawings and finish specifications

Working knowledge of coatings products and industry standards

Understanding of general contracts, subcontract documents, and estimating and purchasing principles

Strong written communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure, meet hard bid deadlines, and stay organized in a fast‑moving environment

A team player who builds and maintains strong relationships with crew, customers, and trades

Lifelong learner, an openness to ongoing training and professional development

Why Join KELLA?

Work directly with ownership — your input shapes how the company grows

Empowering, team‑first work environment where integrity and great service come first

Competitive salary $60K+ dependent on experience and education

Wellness days

Benefits package

Room to grow as the company grows

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📌 Estimator/Coordinator (Alberta)
🏢 KELLA Coatings Solutions
📍 Alberta