Estimator - Cardel Homes

Calgary Office

Cardel Homes is seeking an Estimator with previous Residential Construction experience. This position is responsible for ensuring Cardel Homes’ pricing and invoices are accurate, and must exemplify Cardel’s philosophy of quality, honesty, integrity and hard work in their business dealings with internal and external customers. Position Summary

Provide estimating services to appropriate departments
Update and maintain pricing on standard models
Produce and maintain specifications for standard and model plans
Generate material purchase orders and approve corresponding invoices

Responsibilities A. Timberline Estimating Program

Develop and maintain computerized estimates and pricing for standard, premier and floor plans, options and elevations
- provide support to Sales department and Cardel Designs by responding in a timely manner to requests for pricing
- assist in maintaining options price lists for Sales department and Cardel Designs departments
Ensure accuracy of estimating data for all relevant models
Maintain plan specifications
Prepare accurate building material purchase orders for all homes
Purchase orders to include all relevant information required by sub-trades to construct homes
Approve invoices generated from estimating purchase orders

B. Sub-Trade and Supplier Relationships

As required, assist in soliciting and reviewing pricing for new sub-trades

C. Estimating Department Staff

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills
Assist other departments or areas in Cardel as required and as time permits

D. Cost Efficiency

Investigate relevant cost effective solutions
- identify recurring problems and take corrective measures
- develop innovative ways to ensure estimating functions are running efficiently

Qualifications

Minimum certificate in computer-aided Estimating and Basic Construction Practices from an accredited institution
1-3 years work experience in estimating
Work effectively in a team environment
Communicate effectively with Cardel staff, managers, trades
Solid time management, spec writing and computer skills
Proficiency in MS Office, Timberline Estimating, Builder MT and other relevant software
3 years field experience building homes

Please email resume and salary requirements to denver.employment@cardelhomes.com using the subject line ES12114D DFWP/EOE – Relocation Assistance not available / local candidates preferred.