Estimating Manager, Pacesetter Homes Edmonton

Title: Estimating Manager

Location: Edmonton Regional Office, 3203 93rd Street NW

At Pacesetter Homes, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Production Manager, as the Estimating Manager, you will oversee the estimating department and ensure the accurate and efficient estimation of project costs across our various residential construction projects. You are responsible for leading a team of estimators, developing comprehensive cost estimates, and collaborating closely with various stakeholders to support project planning and execution. activities.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of estimators, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Overseeing the preparation and reviewing of accurate and detailed cost estimates for residential construction projects, including material, labor, and subcontractor costs.
• Collaborating with project managers and other stakeholders to develop project budgets and monitoring costs throughout the construction process, identifying opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery of materials and services.
• Evaluating and refining estimating processes and procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.
• Identifying potential risks and uncertainties related to project costs and developing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure project profitability.
• Leading the bid management process, including analyzing bid documents, preparing bid packages, and negotiating with vendors and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Ensuring that all cost estimates adhere to company standards and industry best practices, maintaining a high level of accuracy and reliability.
• Engaging in continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practice.

As our ideal candidate, you are...

• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.
• A leader; you attract, retain, develop or improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in residential construction estimating, with experience leading estimating teams and delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve common goals.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Thorough understanding of construction materials, methods, building codes, and industry standards.
• Negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and estimating software (BuildPro, SupplyPro, and NewStar).

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Taking responsibility for the outcome of decisions and actions.
• Cooperating with team members in a supportive and respectful manner.
• Staying current with technical job skills.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.

Work Conditions

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

Pacesetter Homes is a single-family business unit of Qualico with over 65 years of building experience. Pacesetter Homes offers award winning home plans, interior design items, and finishing packages that personalize each new home we build. Pacesetter Homes operates in Western Canada, Dallas, Texas and Austin, Texas. To learn more, click here.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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Closing date: September 27, 2024