Shane Homes is excited to share we are currently seeking an Estimator to join our Estimating Team based out of our Head Office in Calgary, AB.
Why Join Shane Homes?
At Shane Homes, people are our priority. Whether it's our teammates, homeowners, or the communities we serve, we are committed to doing the right thing and treating everyone fairly. We offer more than just jobs - we design futures and build careers. This means our team members are empowered to take control of their journey with the encouragement and support of their leaders.
We reward our employees for their hard work and dedication towards meeting company goals with our unique profit-sharing program. Shane Homes strives to build a culture focused on family values, community involvement and continuous innovation within the home building industry.
Here's What You Bring to the Team:
As an Estimator at Shane Homes, you are incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and can handle a fast-paced environment. Your communication skills are exceptional, and you can work effectively alongside your team, trades, and suppliers while maintaining a high-level of professionalism.
We would love it if you had these too:
- Minimum of 3 years estimating experience within the residential home construction industry.
- Experience using Sage300/Timberline, Homefront, and Precision Builder.
- A Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field.
- A positive and enthusiastic personality; with a strong desire to build relationships.
Here's What Your Day-To-Day Could Look Like:
- Produce accurate cost budgets on custom price requests for the Sales Team.
- Review sold home contracts thoroughly to ensure items on plans reconcile to amounts charged and vice versa.
- Prepare take-offs to support budgets on customer sold, spec and show homes.
- Produce accurate cost budgets on sold customer homes including customer changes and custom requests.
- Prepare job release to field for construction start and release job POs on a timely basis and in conjunction with the PO release schedule.
- Review all variances between original budget and PO amounts to provide explanation and report applicable errors in model, elevation or option assemblies to cost control.
- Review trade quotes for reasonability and approval prior to PO release.
- Prepare budgets and POs for all change orders throughout the build process.
- Review invoices exceeding PO amounts to determine legitimacy of charges and provide corrective action to prevent future duplication of variance.
- Prepare and review final job cost reports for jobs closing that month. All variances to be reviewed, reported and corrected, as necessary.
- Assist in the maintenance of the database by reporting errors and potential enhancements of all base model budgets, elevations and options assemblies.
- Providing support and assist with projects as directed by the department Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department Manager or leadership team based on business needs.
Here's Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Outstanding Compensation & Benefits - Enjoy a competitive salary and robust benefits package that includes dental, vision, paramedical, prescription drugs, out-of-country medical coverage and a health spending account.
- People First Culture - We promote a dynamic and supportive workplace where being your authentic self is highly encouraged.
- Ongoing Development Opportunities – benefit from continuous training, education, and skill enhancement to encourage your growth.
- Industry-Leading Profit-Sharing Program - we offer a unique Profit-Sharing Program that is designed to reward our valued employees for their hard work and dedication.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
