As a Construction Estimator, you will provide cost estimating and work package preparation for Water and Wastewater Construction Projects, provide infrastructure rehabilitation estimates to external contractors and City of Calgary customers. Primary duties include:
• Act as a point of contact for customers via 311 and build relationships with operators, foreman,
engineers, and supervisors regarding repairs and installation.
• Drive to various job sites to perform site visits, assess & develop options, build work packages, and
offer advice on building grades and minimizing both tangible and intangible costs for repair of existing
water, wastewater, and storm infrastructure.
• Collaborate and coordinate with external contractors, supervisors, construction engineers, and peer
construction estimators to plan, prioritize, and schedule construction/repair work.
• Provide rotational weekend coverage to support emergencies.
Qualifications
• A completed 2 year technical diploma in a related field plus at least 5 years of related experience in
construction procedures and practices including the interpretation of block-profiles and blueprints.
• An understanding of plumbing codes and knowledge of surveying, mapping and drafting is required.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent), with no current suspensions or charges
pending.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to interpret technical and specialized data to interact with and convey information to customers and other individuals without a technical background.
• Able to bring a system approach to planning jobs, preparing agendas for meetings, and staying
organized and on-track during the planning stage.
• Excellent prioritization skills and ability to pivot when scheduling gets adjusted due to unforeseeable
issues.
• Ability to think strategically about repair jobs complexities including but not limited to high-level designs, construction issues, optimization, and cost-efficiency potentials.
• Proven document management and record keeping of work packages and tracking of projects.
• Success in this position requires sufficient construction and computer skills to seamlessly plan jobs and build work packages for repair crews.
Pre-employment Requirements
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several
flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational
requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction
