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Insight Global

Sr. Estimator

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

$125,000 to $165,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay: $125,000 to $165,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating for a general contractor, not a self-performing developer
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Job Description:

Title: Senior Estimator

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Pay: CAD $125,000 - 165,000/yr

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.

AI: Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Estimator with a passion for collaborative delivery models to join a leading construction team. You’ll be at the heart of collaborative, multi-stakeholder projects, delivering cost certainty and value from project conception through to construction start on site.

Project Sectors: Municipal Infrastructure (Water, Wastewater, Bridges, etc.)

The successful candidate will bring extensive general contracting estimating experience and a strong background in municipal infrastructure, ideally including water, wastewater, bridges, and related heavy civil projects. This individual will be responsible for developing comprehensive cost estimates, supporting collaborative project delivery models, leading estimating discussions, and working closely with operations, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and clients to establish cost certainty and identify value throughout pre-construction.

Key Responsibilities

Effectively determine the bid strategies be successful
Prepare and coordinate full-cost estimates for all project phases, concept to tender, with a focus on collaborative methodology
Lead estimating workshops to align costs with project goals and foster transparent decision-making
Perform detailed material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor take-offs
Establish and maintain unit costs, labour rates, escalation, and contingency allowances
Solicit competitive bids, negotiate with subcontractors/suppliers, and conduct value-engineering reviews
Provide constructability advice during pre-construction, coordinating with operations teams on procurement, schedule, and logistics
Track estimated vs. actual costs, report variances, and support lessons learned for continuous improvement
Build and maintain exceptionally strong relationships with subtrades, consultants, suppliers, and all of our valued clients

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

10 or more years of experience in commercial construction estimating
Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating for a general contractor, not a self-performing developer
ICI, residential, recreational, and healthcare experience
Able to clearly present complex cost data and influence decisions
Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an appropriate field
Strong organizational, prioritization, and process discipline; advanced Excel and cost-estimating software proficiency
Organized & Detail-Oriented: Thrives under tight deadlines while balancing multiple priorities
Analytical & Technically Strong: Proficient in reading drawings/specs and in cost modelling
Collaborative: Excels in consensus-building within diverse project teams
Communicative: Confident in presenting and defending cost recommendations
Industry-Savvy: Understands market conditions, supply chains, and sector-specific complexities

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Direct estimating experience on water or wastewater treatment projects.
Experience estimating bridge or other major municipal infrastructure projects.
Experience working within collaborative delivery models.
Experience participating in value engineering and constructability reviews.
Strong network and familiarity with the Alberta subcontractor and supplier market.
Experience supporting projects from early-stage conceptual estimating through final tender and construction execution.

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Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate comprehensive project cost estimates from concept through tender, including take-offs, unit costs, escalation, and contingency allowances. Lead estimating discussions and collaborate with operations teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients to establish cost certainty, identify value, advise on constructability, and track cost performance.

Requirements

Requires at least 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience, including at least five years estimating for a general contractor, along with a post-secondary degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or a related field. Candidates should have strong estimating and analytical skills, advanced Excel and estimating software proficiency, and the ability to communicate cost recommendations; municipal infrastructure experience is especially relevant.

Skills

Construction Estimating
General Contracting
Municipal Infrastructure
Cost Estimating
Bid Strategy
Estimating Workshops
Material Take-Offs
Labor Take-Offs
Equipment Take-Offs
Subcontractor Negotiation
Value Engineering
Constructability Reviews
Cost Modeling
Advanced Excel
Cost-Estimating Software
Collaborative Project Delivery

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Keywords

Construction Estimating
General Contracting
Municipal Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure
Wastewater Infrastructure
Bridges
Heavy Civil Construction
Collaborative Delivery Models
Pre-Construction
Cost Estimates
Bid Strategy
Estimating Workshops
Material Take-Offs
Labor Take-Offs
Equipment Take-Offs
Subcontractor Bids
Supplier Negotiation
Unit Costs
Labor Rates
Cost Escalation
Contingency Allowances
Value Engineering
Constructability
Procurement
Project Scheduling
Cost Variance Analysis
Advanced Excel
Cost-Estimating Software
Alberta Subcontractor Market
Tendering

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