Douglas Homes is a recognized home builder in Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Calgary. We are excited to share that our company is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Estimator/Team Lead to join our team. We are in search of a motivated, organized, hard-working individual with excellent customer service skills to join and grow the team.

What You’ll Do Lead and support the estimating team, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight on estimating activities. Prepare and review accuratequantity take-offs, budgets, and pricingfrom drawings, specifications, and contracts. Provide technical support and guidance onconstruction methods, scope, pricing, and constructability.

Reviewjob costs throughout the build, identifying variances, cost risks, and opportunities to protect project margins. Maintain and updateGlobal Options pricing and itemsto ensure accurate and consistent pricing. Work closely with theSales Teamto support customer options, upgrades, andcustom pricing requests.

Research, evaluate, andnegotiate pricing with trades and suppliers. Review and reconcileinvoices against purchase orders, contracts, and approved scopes. Collaborate closely withConstruction, Selections, Drafting, Sales, Purchasing, and trade partnersto ensure project scope, pricing, and budgets are aligned.

Act as anescalation pointfor pricing, scope, costing, and estimating issues,



working with the appropriate teams to resolve them. Identify opportunities forcost savings, process improvements, and greater estimating accuracy.

What You

Bring 5+ years of experience in residential construction estimatingor a related construction role. Previous experience in asenior, lead, or supervisory capacityis preferred. Strong understanding ofresidential construction practices, materials, and trade scopes.

Confidentdecision-maker and problem solverwho can take ownership and make decisions under pressure. Strongcommunication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external trade partners. Comfortableleading others, providing direction, and holding team members accountable.

Highly organized with strongtime-management skillsand the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented and proactive, with a strong commitment to accuracy and follow-through. Proficient inExcel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook.

Experience withBluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, Timberline, or Constellation NX or Newstaris an asset.

Civil Engineering

Technologist or Architectural Technologistbackground is an asset. Extended health care Retirement savings plan (RSP) program Opportunities for career development and training

📌 Senior Estimator - Team Lead (Calgary)
🏢 Rise People
📍 Calgary