Build More Than Estimates. Build Your Career.
For nearly 40 years, Unideco has built a reputation for delivering exceptional painting services across Calgary's commercial, production residential, and custom home markets. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a motivated Construction Estimator who wants to grow with us. We're seeking an estimator with approximately 3–7 years of construction estimating experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. This is an opportunity to become an important part of a well-established company where your contributions will have a direct impact on our success. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, working with numbers, and continually improving processes, we'd love to meet you. We're actively interviewing and looking to fill this position immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they're received, so early applications are encouraged.
What You'll Be Doing
- Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications.
- Review tender documents and identify project requirements.
- Prepare quotations, tenders, and bid submissions.
- Coordinate pricing with suppliers and subcontractors where required.
- Communicate with clients, builders, project managers, and internal team members throughout the estimating process.
- Assist with successful project handoffs to our operations team.
- Maintain estimating records and bid tracking.
- Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems and processes as we continue to grow.
What We're Looking For?
Qualifications
- Approximately 3–7 years of estimating experience in the construction industry.
- Strong ability to read architectural drawings and specifications.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple bids while meeting deadlines.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- A positive, team-oriented attitude with a desire to contribute to a collaborative workplace.
Experience Considered an Asset
- Commercial construction estimating.
- Painting or finishing trades.
- Production residential or custom home construction.
- Experience with estimating software, specifically Blue Beam.
Who You Are
You take pride in producing accurate work and following through on your commitments. You're dependable, organized, and proactive. You enjoy collaborating with others, communicating with clients, and finding better ways to get things done. You value teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, and you're looking for a company that values those qualities just as much as you do.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Annual performance bonus program.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Paid vacation.
- Stable, year-round employment.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- A collaborative and supportive leadership team.
- The opportunity to help shape and improve our estimating department as our company continues to grow.
Performance Bonus
We believe in recognizing and rewarding employees who contribute to the success of both our team and our company.
Employees become eligible to participate in our annual performance bonus program after successfully completing their probationary period.
Why Join Unideco?
We're proud of the reputation we've built over nearly four decades, but we're even more excited about where we're headed. Our team is committed to professionalism, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional service to our clients. We believe in treating our employees with respect, investing in their success, and creating opportunities for long-term growth.
Apply Today
If you're looking for an opportunity to join a respected Calgary contractor where your work will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview for shortlisted candidates. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is available immediately, and we are looking to fill it as soon as possible.
Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Can you join immediately?
- Do you have a valid class 5 driver's license?
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
