Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

Seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join an established construction team working across a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial projects.

This is an opportunity for an Estimator who enjoys taking ownership of the numbers, collaborating with project teams and trade partners, and having a meaningful influence on how projects are planned and ultimately delivered. You'll be involved from the early stages of an opportunity through pricing, scope development and project handoff.

Role and responsibilities:

You'll play a key role in developing competitive, accurate project budgets and bids.

• Interpreting architectural, structural and engineering drawings and translating them into detailed quantities and scopes
• Preparing complete estimates across multiple construction disciplines
• Developing labour, material, subcontractor and equipment pricing
• Soliciting and evaluating quotations from subcontractors, suppliers and other project partners
• Comparing proposals, identifying scope gaps and clarifying exclusions and assumptions
• Reviewing project documents and specifications to identify cost implications, risks and opportunities
• Performing cost and productivity analysis using historical project information and current market data
• Identifying alternative approaches or materials that may improve project value or constructability
• Working with project and development teams to define scopes and establish realistic project budgets
• Supporting the development of preliminary schedules and understanding how sequencing affects cost
• Responding to technical and pricing questions from subcontractors and suppliers
• Maintaining current market knowledge and developing productive relationships with key trades and suppliers
• Building and maintaining reliable subcontractor and supplier databases
• Preparing clear estimating documentation and communicating pricing assumptions to internal stakeholders

Desired experience:

• Experience estimating commercial, industrial or similarly complex construction projects
• Experience completing multi-trade quantity takeoffs and developing project estimates
• Previous experience with a General Contractor is strongly preferred
• A solid understanding of how buildings are constructed from design through completion
• Familiarity with construction sequencing and jobsite operations
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• The ability to explain estimating assumptions and cost information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Base salary: $120,000 - $135,000

+Bonus

If you're interested, please apply with resume.

If you are a strong fit, I will be in contact quickly with additional information and next steps.

Best regards,