Senior Construction Estimator

AFCG Construction Inc.

Location: Calgary, Alberta

JobType: Full time, Permanent

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Work Location: In-person

About AFCG Construction

AFCG Construction Inc. is a Calgary-based general contractor providing construction, renovation, restoration, and project management services across residential, multi-family, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Our projects range from residential and multi-family construction and restoration to commercial renovations, building rehabilitation, and competitively tendered public-sector construction projects.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Construction Estimator to join our team and take a leading role in identifying, evaluating, estimating, and securing construction opportunities.

This is a senior-level position reporting directly to company leadership. The successful candidate will have extensive general contracting experience, strong technical estimating capabilities, and a proven ability to manage the complete tendering process, including government and public-sector procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Estimating and Cost Management

- Prepare detailed and accurate construction estimates for residential, multi-family, commercial, restoration, and institutional construction projects.
- Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil drawings, specifications, tender packages, and other project documentation.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, material calculations, labour assessments, and subcontractor pricing analysis.
- Develop conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, detailed cost estimates, and fixed-price tender submissions.
- Evaluate project scope, construction methodologies, site conditions, scheduling requirements, and potential risks.
- Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, exclusions, and opportunities for value engineering.
- Maintain current construction cost information, historical pricing data, and estimating benchmarks.
- Assist with change-order pricing, budget revisions, and cost assessments as required.

Tendering and Bid Submissions

- Identify and evaluate suitable construction opportunities through MERX, Alberta Purchasing Connection, bids&tenders;, and other public and private tendering platforms.
- Manage the complete tendering process, from initial opportunity review through final bid submission.
- Review tender requirements, procurement documents, contractual conditions, addenda, submission deadlines, and mandatory compliance requirements.
- Prepare and coordinate complete tender submissions, including pricing schedules, bid forms, subcontractor quotations, supporting documentation, and required declarations.
- Demonstrate familiarity with government procurement procedures, including public-sector bidding, tender compliance, bid security, bonding requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate tender clarification requests, site visits, pre-bid meetings, and responses to addenda.
- Ensure all bids are accurate, competitive, complete, and submitted within prescribed deadlines.
- Present tender recommendations, pricing strategies, and bid/no-bid assessments to company leadership.





Subcontractor and Supplier Coordination

- Prepare and distribute requests for quotations to subcontractors, suppliers, and specialty trades.
- Review and compare subcontractor quotations to ensure complete scope coverage and competitive pricing.
- Identify inconsistencies, exclusions, and qualifications within trade quotations.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
- Negotiate and clarify pricing, scope, and commercial terms where appropriate.
- Maintain organized subcontractor pricing records and tender documentation.

Leadership and Project Coordination

- Work directly with company leadership to evaluate project opportunities, establish estimating priorities, and develop competitive bidding strategies.
- Collaborate with project managers, site supervisors, and administrative staff to ensure accurate estimating and effective project handovers.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings, tender reviews, and post-bid evaluations.
- Provide detailed estimate breakdowns and supporting documentation to operations teams following contract award.
- Assist in reviewing project profitability, estimated versus actual costs, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of AFCG's estimating systems, procedures, and bid management processes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the construction industry, with 10–15 years or more strongly preferred, including substantial hands-on estimating and tendering experience.
- Proven experience preparing detailed construction estimates and competitive tender submissions for a general contractor.
- Demonstrated experience with residential, multi-family, and commercial construction projects.
- Direct experience estimating and submitting bids for government, municipal, provincial, federal, or other public-sector construction contracts.
- Strong working knowledge of MERX and other electronic procurement and tendering platforms.
- Comprehensive understanding of construction drawings, specifications, building systems, materials, labour productivity, and construction methods.
- Demonstrated ability to complete quantity takeoffs, analyze subcontractor quotations, and prepare comprehensive project budgets.
- Experience interpreting construction contracts, tender conditions, bid security requirements, and procurement documentation.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with computerized estimating and quantity takeoff software.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, mathematical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously while meeting strict submission deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail, independent judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.




- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites, tender walkthroughs, and meetings as required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
- Professional estimating designation such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), or equivalent industry credentials.
- Experience with estimating platforms such as Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, STACK, or comparable software.
- Experience with Procore or other construction project management platforms.
- Familiarity with Alberta/National building codes, construction standards, public procurement practices, and municipal requirements.
- Experience estimating insurance restoration, fire and water damage repairs, occupied-building renovations, and building envelope rehabilitation.
- Experience with design-build projects, negotiated contracts, and construction management delivery methods.
- Established relationships with subcontractors and suppliers in the Alberta construction market.

What We Offer

- Competitive annual salary of $90,000–$110,000, based on qualifications and experience.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and contribute to company growth.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, restoration, and public-sector construction opportunities.
- A collaborative working environment with meaningful responsibility and professional autonomy.
- Opportunity to help develop and improve the company's estimating and tendering processes.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction estimator who understands the full construction lifecycle, from initial project review and budgeting through competitive tendering, contract award, and project handover.

You are comfortable interpreting complex construction documents, evaluating project risks, communicating with subcontractors, and preparing competitive bids.

You understand the requirements and procedures associated with government construction tenders and can confidently navigate MERX and other procurement platforms.

Most importantly, you are organized, accountable, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing estimating assignments while working closely with company leadership.

How to ApplyInterested candidates are invited to submit their resume outlining their relevant construction estimating experience, including examples of residential, commercial, and government or public-sector projects they have estimated or successfully tendered.We thank all applicants for their interest.

Only local/Alberta candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AFCG Construction Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates.

Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Rocky View County, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Construction industry: 10 years (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Construction Estimator (Rocky View County)
🏢 AFCG Construction
📍 Rocky View County