Intermediate – Senior Estimator

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13614
• Salary: CA$95,000 Per Hour

Matchbox Consulting Group is joining hands with a reputable and growing commercial contractor in Edmonton, Alberta, in search for an Intermediate or Senior Estimator to join their team to support bidding and pre-construction across diverse Alberta projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, addenda, and other tender documents to identify scope, risks, and cost items.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, material cost estimates, labour cost estimates, subcontractor pricing, equipment and overhead allowances.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and trade partners to validate assumptions and clarify scope.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and value-engineering alternatives.
• Prepare bid submission packages, including cost summaries, breakdowns, bid narratives and risk registers.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases and unit-rate templates for future estimating.
• Participate in bid reviews and lessons-learned sessions to continuously improve estimating accuracy.
• Assist in early project budgeting and support pre-contract negotiations when required.
• Ensure estimating work aligns with company policies, quality standards and safety requirements.

Ideal Candidate – Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (with a general contractor or subcontractor) — ideally in tenant improvements, retail/office, medical or light industrial projects.
• Proficiency in take-off software (e.g., Bluebeam, On-Screen Take-Off), estimating spreadsheets and cost databases.
• Solid understanding of building construction methods, materials, labour rates, trade scopes, general conditions, and provincial codes/regulations (Alberta).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to interpret drawings and specs and convert them into accurate costs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to present estimates and assumptions clearly and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable working to bid deadlines and managing multiple simultaneous opportunities.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with commercial GC project delivery models (TI/tenant improvements, maintenance, building envelope, retail/office build-outs) is an asset.

What’s Important to Us

• Safety first: we believe every employee and trade partner should go home safe each day.
• Treating our team and trade partners like family — reliable, respectful relationships are core to our culture.
• Quality workmanship and materials: we stand by delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork: strong relationships drive strong results.
• A company with projects across Alberta but committed to local communities and a well-supported team environment.

Your Fit & Personality

• You are methodical, process-driven and proud of your accuracy in estimating.
• You like working in a collaborative environment — you know that success comes from team effort, good relationships and clear communication.
• You thrive in a detail-oriented role but also understand the bigger picture (schedule, risk, margin, client satisfaction).
• You value doing things right, working hard and being part of something meaningful — not just another bid.
• You are comfortable working in a dynamic construction environment where change happens, and you adapt quickly.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com