Intermediate Estimator – Luxury Residential Construction
Lighthouse Custom Homes | Calgary, AB
Lighthouse Custom Homes is seeking an Intermediate Estimator to support the delivery of exceptional custom homes throughout Calgary and the surrounding area.
As a key member of our Pre-Construction team, you'll be responsible for developing accurate budgets, coordinating trade pricing, and ensuring every project is set up for success before construction begins. We're looking for a detail-oriented, commercially minded professional who takes ownership of their work and is committed to delivering accuracy, accountability, and clear communication throughout the estimating process.
At Lighthouse, our work is guided by three core values:
- Care – We build lasting relationships by putting our clients, team members, and trade partners first.
- Craftsmanship – We believe every detail matters and are committed to delivering homes of uncompromising quality.
- Clarity – We communicate openly, honestly, and proactively to create confidence at every stage of the building journey.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist in preparation of conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and final pricing
· Review drawings and specifications for scope completeness and risk
· Solicit, evaluate, and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations
· Price change orders accurately and in a timely manner
· Issue purchase orders and maintain alignment with approved budgets
· Perform quantity take-offs and material calculations
· Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining Lighthouse Custom Homes' quality standards.
· Maintain pricing databases and estimating templates
· Work closely with the design, construction, and purchasing teams
· Assist with scope reviews
· Support continuous improvement of estimating processes
Qualifications
· 3–5 years of estimating experience in residential construction
· Post secondary certificate or diploma from SAIT/NAIT in Architectural/Estimating Technology
· Experience in custom homes or luxury residential projects strongly preferred
· Strong knowledge of residential assemblies, materials, and trade scopes
· Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
· Proven ability in takeoffs, tendering, and bid comparisons
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Advanced proficiency in Excel; Buildertrend experience is an asset
· Proficiency with Microsoft office suite
· Familiarity with the Calgary residential construction market is an asset
What Success Looks Like
· Accurate, dependable, and well-supported pricing
· Strong trade coverage and complete scopes
· Timely and disciplined change order management
· Clear coordination with sales, design, and project teams
· Increased cost certainty and protected project margins
If you're passionate about residential construction, enjoy solving problems, and want to be part of a collaborative team that builds some of Calgary's finest custom homes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build exceptional homes with clarity and care.
Please email your resume to [email protected]
Job Closing July 17, 2026
Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T2H 0K4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
