Senior Estimator

• Prepare detailed estimates and quantity take-offs across 16 divisions.
• Develop strong conceptual estimating approaches based on drawings, specifications,

• Analyze project risks, scope gaps, and pricing irregularities and escalate appropriately.
• Review subcontractor quotations for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with

• Contribute to the bid closing process and ensure timely, accurate submissions.

• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to proactively identify risks, scope gaps,

• Analyze schedule impacts, constructability issues, and potential procurement challenges

• Identify lapses, assumptions, and areas requiring clarification, and escalate concerns

• Assess subcontractor quotations for completeness, exclusions, and misalignments with

• Recommend mitigation strategies or alternative approaches to reduce risk and optimize

• Establishing estimating priorities and schedule estimating milestones.
• Coordinate with internal teams—including Project Managers, the Chief Estimator, and

• Maintain Organized documentation, historical cost data, and estimate records.

• Prepare preliminary budgets and provide ongoing costing during design development.
• Identify potential cost efficiencies for clients and internal teams.
• Support value engineering exercises by proposing alternatives aligned with project

• Subtrade bid analysis and price leveling.

• Mentor, guide, and supervise junior and intermediate estimators.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and support team development through coaching and

• Promote best practices in estimating and pre-construction processes.

• Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with subcontractors and

• Maintain a network of trusted industry partners to support accurate pricing and project

• Respond promptly and constructively to subcontractor inquiries.

• Present cost findings, assumptions, and recommendations clearly to internal and

• Prepare concise written communication and participate in meetings to support bid

• Listen actively, gather facts before concluding, and address issues with professionalism

• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written are crucial. Must be confident

• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in reading, and interpreting contracts, drawings, and specifications, including

• Advances skills in Microsoft Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, and estimating or bid

• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrates exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manages competing priorities with urgency and professionalism.
• Maintains thorough documentation and organized estimating files.
• Operates with reliability, accountability, and a solution-oriented mindset.

• University degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology,

• Minimum 8 years of industry experience in estimating with a proven track record of

• Demonstrated ability to estimate projects from start to finish with minimal guidance.
• Experience supervising junior or intermediate estimators.
• Potential to progress to Chief Estimator depending on performance and experience.

• Responsive Team Player: You support your team, communicate proactively, collaborate

• Can-Do Attitude: You approach challenges with optimism, practicality, and a solution-

• Unstoppable Drive: You demonstrate perseverance, ownership, and continuous

• Competitive compensation package.
• Coaching, mentorship, and professional support.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and families.
• Mental health and well-being resources
• Life & Disability insurance
• RRSP & Savings plan
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Accommodation available throughout the hiring process.

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