Aplin is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, employee-owned general contractor with a strong reputation for collaborative project delivery and innovation within the Canadian construction industry. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming work, our client is seeking an experienced Senior ICI Estimator to join their Calgary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, influencing project strategy during preconstruction, and working closely with operations, consultants, and clients to deliver successful outcomes.

The Senior

Estimator will be responsible for leading full-cycle estimating activities across commercial and institutional construction projects from concept through tender. The successful candidate will provide cost planning, budgeting, value engineering, constructability input, and bid leadership while collaborating closely with project teams throughout the preconstruction phase. This role offers exposure to a variety of delivery methods including Lump Sum, Construction Management (CM), and Progressive Design-Build projects.

Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and pricing requirements Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes Develop project cost estimates, budgets, contingencies, escalations, and risk assessments Solicit, analyze, level, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing Participate in bid strategy development and pursuit planning Support preconstruction planning activities and design development reviews Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, consultants,



and owners throughout project development Track and analyze estimated versus actual project costs to support continuous improvement initiatives Minimum 5 years of estimating experience with a General Contractor ~ Proven ability to independently prepare and manage complete project estimates ~ Experience estimating commercial and institutional (ICI) construction projects ~ Experience with both new construction and renovation projects ~ Advanced proficiency with Excel and construction estimating software ~ Experience with Construction Management and/or Progressive Design-Build projects Exposure to Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) environments Healthcare, long-term care, recreation, residential, or institutional project experience Experience facilitating cost planning workshops and collaborating directly with owners and consultants We are looking for a true full-cycle estimator who can independently own the estimating process and contribute strategic insight throughout preconstruction. Working for commercial General Contractors Managing complete project estimates rather than individual divisions or scopes Collaborating in multidisciplinary project teams Participating in preconstruction planning and cost management initiatives Presenting estimates to clients, consultants, and senior leadership Project Portfolio Projects include a mix of: Commercial buildings Institutional facilities Healthcare and long-term care developments Recreation facilities New-build construction projects Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual performance and compensation reviews Opportunity to collaborate on creative and complex projects Exposure to a variety of project delivery methods and preconstruction initiatives We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process. #

📌 Senior Project Estimator (Calgary)
🏢 Aplin
📍 Calgary