Senior Estimator

We are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading construction firm working on large-scale projects up to $1B. If you have 7+ years in estimating, are confident leading design-build tenders, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Primary Scope of Role:

• Accurately interpret and comprehend tender drawings and specifications for all projects up to $1

Billion.

• Present all aspects of the project scope, staging, timing, constraints, risks, and potential

cost saving opportunities and alternatives to internal staff

• Able to successfully and independently lead a Design-Build project through the tender stage,

including involvement in team meetings

• Ability to chair meetings and set project goals

• Perform and/or direct quantity take-offs from tender drawings.

• Prepare initial tender schedule for handoff to field staff.

• Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs—labour, material, equipment, and

procure subcontractor scope and costs—for quotation submission.

• Close tenders—including tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews and analysis.

• Accountable for accuracy of tender submissions.

• Prepares bid bond and insurance request forms

• Maintain files and correspondence on active tenders.

• Customer follow-up on submitted tenders/proposals.

• Cost out potential scope of work changes/additional cost/claims situations.

• Monitor active projects and provide job cost evaluation to management.

• Provide technical support to field staff.

• Communicate with field staff and Clients.

• Assist in maintenance of estimating department policies, procedures and standards.

• Mentorship of junior employees.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• University Degree – Civil Engineering or College Graduate – Civil Technology preferred.

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in the construction industry, with 7+ years’ experience in

estimating.

• Direct experience in Design-Build estimates and team processes.

• Experience using a commercial bidding platform (In Eight Estimate preferable)

• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.

• Computer proficiency – proficiency in an estimating package is a must, and Word and Excel would be an asset.

• Thorough understanding OPSS and CDED.

• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.

• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous

improvement across our business.

• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.