Senior Estimator, Sterling Homes Edmonton
Apply NowCompany: Qualico Developments Canada LTD
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Title: Senior Estimator
Location: 3203 - 93rd Street NW, Edmonton
At Sterling 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 Estimating Manager, as the Senior Estimator you will assist in monitoring budgets and managing the day-to-day functions of the Estimating team. You also provide estimating expertise to support the Construction and Sales teams.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
As our ideal candidate, you are...
Essential Requirements
What We Value
Work Conditions
You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.
About Us
Sterling Homes, a single-family business unit of Qualico, has been building homes in Western Canada for over 60 years and providing outstanding service to homebuyers in many of Western Canada's finest communities. We are committed to providing the best new home experience possible by providing an unwavering commitment to quality of design, construction and customer service. Sterling Homes operates in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. To learn more, click here.
Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reasons to come to work every day.
Closing Date: October 3, 2024
Location: 3203 - 93rd Street NW, Edmonton
At Sterling 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 Estimating Manager, as the Senior Estimator you will assist in monitoring budgets and managing the day-to-day functions of the Estimating team. You also provide estimating expertise to support the Construction and Sales teams.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing day-to-day Production/Estimating operations of Single-Family homes.
- Reviewing and distributing job files for purchase, and ensuring completion of all files in a timely manner.
- Evaluating offers and sending tenders to trade partners and suppliers.
- Overseeing scheduling and estimating software users and system functionality.
- Reviewing plans, conducting model estimates, and generating material and labour options.
- Providing guidance to site and office staff, and assisting in establishing general office procedures while promoting a collaborative environment.
- Preparing and signing off change requests, and coordinating with Purchasing, Production and Construction teams on project changes.
- Reviewing invoices and monitoring expenditures to assist management with budget control.
- Preparing budgets for models, sales and jobs on regular basis as required, while identifying cost savings measures.
- Fostering positive relationships and maintaining a directory of suppliers and trades, reviewing quotes to remain current on pricing and options.
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 take evaluated risks to capitalize on opportunities and implement tough or unpopular decisions.
- A leader; you retain, develop or improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.
Essential Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years production or estimating experience in residential construction industry.
- Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint), and estimating software (SupplyPro, BuildPro, NewStar or similar).
What We Value
- Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
- Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
- Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
- Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
- Staying current with technical job skills.
Work Conditions
You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.
About Us
Sterling Homes, a single-family business unit of Qualico, has been building homes in Western Canada for over 60 years and providing outstanding service to homebuyers in many of Western Canada's finest communities. We are committed to providing the best new home experience possible by providing an unwavering commitment to quality of design, construction and customer service. Sterling Homes operates in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. To learn more, click here.
Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reasons to come to work every day.
Closing Date: October 3, 2024