Estimator

Where design meets opportunity, and careers are built to last

Averton is an experienced and award-winning homebuilder, community developer and construction management company and we’re looking to add an experienced Estimator to the pre-construction team in our Edmonton office.

This role will play a key part in ensuring project management is supported as required, ensuring budgets, changes, and timelines are controlled and will provide consistent system implementation and usage across all projects.

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for the following: 

Ensure consistency of data entry and system usage across all projects 

Under the guidance and request of the Production Manager:

Complete tender reviews, take-offs, and pricing to ensure accurate and reasonable tender submissions

Complete in-depth review of all quotes to ensure accuracy and alignment of scope and contract documents

 Review all final change orders, interior and exterior color charts to ensure accuracy prior to the purchase order release

Produce and maintain accurate model budgets

Complete plan redline reviews to ensure errors and omissions have been captured before release to site or subcontractors

Complete vendor scope and quote submissions to ensure accuracy of plan, specifications, and scope are accounted for

Process purchase orders and variance purchase orders

Complete job release to construction

Complete custom price requests to ensure accuracy of price, specification and build up

General system maintenance to ensure accuracy of information for reporting and functionality of pricelists, products, updates, model estimates, supplier contact information etc.

Communicate and liaise with the Design, Drafting, Site, Sales teams as required

Analyze and identify any value engineering/price saving opportunities

General project coordination as required, including but not limited to:

Apply for Alberta new home warranty on all new homes as required

Register new jobs with Atco gas as required by Project Managers

Apply for utilities for all homes as requested by Site Managers

Request stake out dates

Coordination and completion of all subcontractor registration packages

Complete continual research of new trends, products, and materials available that may provide a better product or price point

Maintain all job specific process mapping and standard operating procedures

Actively participate in safety program to ensure all aspects of Averton are functioning at the highest level of safety standards

Complete site walk throughs on a regular basis to ensure on-site actuals are aligned with the preconstruction plan, schedule A, and budget

Additional assignments from the Project Managers or Production Manager as required

We will be looking for the following:

5 or more years of Estimating related experience in the residential industry 

Experience with NewStar Enterprise or similar builder programs will be considered an asset

Strong work ethic with an attention to detail and follow up.

Excellent customer service skills.

Willingness and ability to learn, take on new tasks, rise to challenges and work in a team environment

The ability to organize and prioritize work effectively

Strong computer related skills

Overall communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated experience working well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously

An ability to work independently and with a team

Ensure that the why of Averton is accounted for when solving problems

Self-motivated for success with a sense of pride in your performance

During the interview process, we will be looking for behaviors and skills such as:

Overall communication and interpersonal skills

Your ability to work as a team and your approach to professional development and mentorship

Demonstrated experience working well under pressure and managing multiple projects simultaneously

Self-starting work ethic

Why join Averton?

Collaboration: We play a team game. We work together to put our customers’ needs first

Curiosity: We challenge the status quo to find a better way forward

Problem Solvers: It is our experience and dedication that find a better solution to the problems others ignore

Truth Tellers: We are forward and honest about what is possible

To Apply:

If you think you are the perfect fit for this role, please upload your resume and complete the online application.  You will receive an automated message to ensure your resume has been received.   Our hiring managers will review your resume and will reach out regarding next steps if selected. 

Thank you so much for applying!