Junior Estimator

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Junior Estimator

Excel Homes is looking for two JuniorEstimatorsto join our passionate, industry-leading team. If you’re looking for an innovative company that’s focused on growth and is on a mission to create an unforgettable customer experience, please read on.

The Role

Working with the Estimating team, you will be responsible for job-specific budgeting, as well as model and option database maintenance and development.

The Responsibilities

• Prepare material take-offs and assist in creating model budgets.
• Prepare job release files and issue purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Review trade quotes for accuracy.
• Review purchase order variance against budget and provide explanation and review with Management for corrective action.
• Process variance purchase orders as required.
• Ensure all job file documentation is distributed to the trade partners in a timely manner.
• Assist in the maintenance of the database by updating costs and identifying areas of improvement.

Now Let’s Talk About You

• Understanding of construction documents and the ability to assess their completeness
• Strong, clear, and precise, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems based on clearly defined procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well within a team environment

Our ‘Must Haves’

• 3 + years of experience working on residential construction
• Completion of post-secondary education with a degree or diploma related to Estimating
• Experience working in a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Bonus Points

• Experience with MS Excel, BuilderMT, Pipeline, and PlanSwift would be an asset

Excel Homes is an established new home builder, building in Calgary and the surrounding community. We provide our customers with high quality, innovative, and sustainable homes. Since first breaking ground in 1988 we’ve built more than 12,000 homes and proudly build Built Green® homes. Our mission is simple: to deliver the home-buying experience that brings the most joy and value to the customer. To accomplish this, we love to challenge the status quo and harness the power and ideas of our forward-thinking team.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Excel Homes, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No