Senior Estimator - Building
- Montreal, QC, Canada
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Job Description
Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.
As a Senior Estimator working in the Building Operations team at Pomerleau, you will support new and ongoing project growth and challenge industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will work closely with our proposals team and various client groups to secure bids and ensure project success.
What you will do :
- Contribute to the bid process cycle.
- Identify project-specific prices for labor, equipment, and materials.
- Accurately interpret technical specifications with a keen eye for detail.
- Perform thorough quantity take-offs to ensure precise contract specifications and pricing.
- Maintain a focus on client pricing requirements for project feasibility.
- Cultivate relationships with trade partners, consultants, and clients to achieve project goals.
- Explore innovative solutions and opportunities within the parameters of the project.
This role could be for you if you have :
- A University Degree, College Diploma or certificate in Engineering or Construction Management. Or a combination of education and industry experience.
- A proven track record of project coordination and team collaboration.
- Experience building relationships with industry and project stakeholders.
- A comprehensive understanding of the bid process cycle.
- Critical research skills used for identifying and analyzing project-specific expenses.
- Expertise in quantity take-offs to guarantee accuracy in contract specifications and pricing.
- Strong computer skills, specifically with estimation software.
Benefits
- RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
- Hybrid work model for corporate roles
- Employee stock ownership program
- Career growth through real development opportunities
- Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
- Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.
General Information
Job Location
- Montreal, QC
Date Published
16-Jun-2026
Department
Methods & Preconstruction
Employment Type
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Role Type
Full-Time
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Estimator will contribute to the bid process cycle by identifying project-specific costs for labor, materials, and equipment. They will also perform accurate quantity take-offs and cultivate relationships with trade partners and clients to ensure project feasibility.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent industry experience. A proven track record in project coordination, strong research skills, and expertise in estimation software are required.
Skills
- Estimation
- Quantity take-offs
- Bid process management
- Project coordination
- Technical specification interpretation
- Cost analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Construction management
- Engineering
- Estimation software
- Budgeting
- Contract pricing
- Research skills
- Team collaboration
Benefits
- RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
- Hybrid work model
- Employee stock ownership program
- Career growth opportunities
- Transit pass reimbursement
- Minimum 4 weeks of vacation
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Senior Estimator
- Construction
- Building Operations
- Bid process
- Quantity take-offs
- Infrastructure projects
- Preconstruction
- Engineering
- Construction Management
- Estimation software
- Contract specifications
- Project feasibility
- Trade partners
- Stakeholder management
- RRSP
- Employee stock ownership
- Hybrid work
- Methods & Preconstruction