Senior Estimator

Alberta
$130,000-150,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Senior Estimator
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Compensation: $130,000–$150,000About the OpportunityA well-established general contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its Western Canada team in Edmonton. This is a high-impact opportunity supporting major Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction pursuits in a busy and competitive market.The successful candidate will play a key role in leading preconstruction efforts, preparing accurate conceptual and detailed estimates, managing bid strategy, and helping position projects for success from pursuit through buyout. This organization is actively growing in Alberta and is looking for a proven estimator who can contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment.What You Will Be Doing

Lead project procurement, bid strategy, and preconstruction activities
Prepare accurate, detailed, and well-organized budgets and estimates
Develop conceptual budgets and support early-stage pricing strategy
Manage bid submissions under tight deadlines and time-sensitive conditions
Work across multiple contract models including Construction Management, Design-Build, P3, and Lump Sum
Coordinate and level subcontractor pricing, identify gaps or risks, and escalate concerns as needed
Support post-award activities including quote distribution, binder rewrites, and buyout assistance
Contribute to value engineering efforts and identify project-specific risks and challenges
Mentor and support junior estimating staff
Build and maintain strong subcontractor and supplier relationships
Maintain estimating databases including labour rates, material pricing, and project cost history

What We Are Looking For

Construction-related degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of technical training and experience
8–10+ years of estimating experience in Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional construction
Strong experience with full-cycle estimating and preconstruction leadership
Proven ability to develop conceptual budgets as well as detailed estimates
Advanced understanding of estimating strategies, construction contracts, and commercial risk
Experience leading or mentoring junior estimators
Strong subcontractor management and bid-leveling experience
Ability to work accurately and effectively in a deadline-driven environment
Hands-on experience with estimating software such as OST and/or CostX
Eligibility for Security Clearance due to project requirements

Ideal ProfileThe strongest candidates will come from a general contractor environment and bring broad ICI estimating experience, strong conceptual budgeting skills, and the ability to lead complex bids independently. Alberta market knowledge and experience supporting large-scale or high-profile construction pursuits would be considered strong assets.Why This Role Stands OutThis is an opportunity to join a respected and growing construction organization and contribute to major Western Canadian projects during a period of strong market activity. The company offers the chance to work on high-profile pursuits, collaborate with experienced teams, and make a meaningful impact in a leadership-level estimating role.

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