Parker Huggett Limited
Chief Estimator, Canadian ICI GC – Permanent – 3097 Edmonton, AB
About the Opportunity
Parker Huggett is proud to partner with one of Canada’s most established and respected builders, a national construction leader with deep Western Canadian roots and over 200 employees who’ve each built careers spanning 25+ years.
We’re seeking a Chief Estimator to join their Edmonton office, leading a high-performing Estimating Teams that delivers some of the region’s most impactful institutional, commercial and light industrial projects. This is a chance to join a well-established and strong project pursuit team during their next phase of growth that’s decades in the making.
Based in Edmonton, you’ll oversee Northern Alberta Project Pursuits from concept to contract award, mentoring estimators, collaborating with leadership on major pursuits, and driving best-in-class estimating processes. Projects span ICI, Design-Build, CM, and P3 delivery models, with values typically $50M plus.
What You’ll Do
- Lead estimating strategy to achieve performance, schedule, and profitability goals
- Guide bid submissions and ensure constructability, value, and precision
- Build upon lasting relationships with subcontractors, clients, architects and various stakeholders
- Oversee forecasting, tendering, and risk management processes
- Mentor and grow a talented team of estimators in the Edmonton Buildings District
What You Bring
- 15+ years of experience estimating commercial, institutional and light industrial projects ranging in value ($30M – $100M) Not limited to.
- Proven leadership in preconstruction and complex bid environments
- Strong technical and financial acumen; proficiency with modern estimating software
- Strong understanding of Constructability and Leading Clients Through Value Engineering Exercises when required
- Professional credentials (PQS, CET, P.Eng) are considered assets
Why This Role
This is more than a Chief Estimator position, it’s a chance to build your legacy in Edmonton, with a team that’s known for its loyalty, excellence, and community impact. Join a builder where people stay, grow, and deliver work that lasts.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply for Job” button and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by sending your résumé directly to Matt@ParkerHuggett.com or by contacting your Recruiter and quoting job 3097. Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role.
We truly appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience most closely matches our partner’s needs. If we do not connect with you for this role, please know that we will gladly keep your profile in mind and reach out when other suitable opportunities arise.
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