Estimator, Empire Envelope

Title: Estimator

Location: Office location - #1, 2315 – 30th Avenue NE, Calgary.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including RRSP matching.
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a strong reputation for excellence.
• A professional and collaborative work environment.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Siding Division Manager, as the Estimator you will analyze costs and prepare estimates to facilitate the construction of new homes. You also provide knowledge of costs and benefits that support profitable business decisions.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Completing and/or reviewing project take-offs and estimate job files to ensure accuracy and completeness. Estimating material and labour costs, and identifying costs savings opportunities.
• Maintaining a directory of suppliers and trades while fostering positive relationships. Soliciting and reviewing quotes, and remaining up-to-date on pricing and options. 
• Preparing and distributing purchase orders, change orders and other required documents to suppliers or trades. Ensuring accuracy and cohesion of purchase orders and budgets.
• Coordinating with Purchasing, Production and Construction teams on project changes, and contributing to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Monitoring project budgets throughout the project lifecycle. Reviewing invoices, analyzing costs, and preparing regular cost-to-complete reports to identify variances.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

• Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities. 
• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
• A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes. 

Essential Requirements

• Degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of estimating related experience in residential or commercial construction industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and estimating software (Stack, PlanSwift, and ProEst or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in Architectural Technologies or Building Development Technologies is preferred.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
• Continuously pursuing learning and growth.

Working Conditions

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

About Us

Empire Envelope, an established business unit of Qualico, is committed to satisfying customers throughout Alberta as we have been doing already for over 50 years. With operations in Edmonton and Calgary, we service all residential and commercial needs. 

Our team is dedicated to being an industry leader and to building long-lasting relationships with customers and their people. We seek to deliver exceptional service, on time and of the highest quality to all our customers. 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 reason to come to work every day.

Closing date: February 27, 2026

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