Senior Estimator
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of construction estimating experience with a Sub contractors, General Contractor, EPC Contractor, or Construction Management firm.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Tasks
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Estimating & TenderingLead the preparation of detailed conceptual, budgetary, and tender estimates for construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $50+ million.Review and interpret drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, contracts, and tender documents.Perform quantity take-offs and establish labour, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.Develop bid strategies and pricing models to maximize competitiveness while maintaining profitability.Prepare detailed estimate summaries, bid forms, clarifications, and proposal submissions.Coordinate and participate in pre-bid meetings, site investigations, and client presentations.Conduct estimate reviews with senior management prior to bid submission.Support design-build, P3, construction management, and lump-sum procurement pursuits.
- Cost Analysis & Risk ManagementAnalyze project risks, opportunities, and constructability considerations.Develop contingency allowances and risk mitigation strategies.Monitor market trends, labour rates, material pricing, subcontractor availability, and industry developments.Maintain historical cost databases and benchmarking information.Identify value engineering opportunities and cost optimization solutions for clients and project teams.Subcontractor & Supplier ManagementDevelop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and industry partners.Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.Ensure compliance of submitted quotations with project requirements and specifications.Expand and maintain a qualified subcontractor and supplier network across Ontario.
- Leadership & Team DevelopmentMentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to Estimators, Junior Estimators, and Coordinators.Lead estimate review meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives.Establish estimating best practices, procedures, and quality standards.Assist in resource planning and workload management within the estimating department.Support recruitment, training, and professional development of estimating staff.
- Project Handover & Business DevelopmentParticipate in successful project turnover meetings with operations teams.Assist Project Managers with procurement strategies and budget validation.Support business development activities and client relationship management.Contribute to prequalification submissions, Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).Represent the company professionally at industry events and client meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Gold Seal Certification (GSC), Certified Construction Estimator (CCE/CEC), or Professional
- Quantity Surveyor (PQS) designation is considered an asset.Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of construction estimating experience with a Sub contractors, General Contractor, EPC Contractor, or Construction Management firm.
- Proven experience estimating large-scale civil, infrastructure, industrial, water/wastewater, transportation, or ICI projects.
- Demonstrated success leading complex competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
- Experience with Design-Build, Construction Management, Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, and Public-Private
- Partnership (P3) projects is considered an asset.
- Advanced proficiency with estimating software such as: B2W Estimate, HeavyBid, HCSS, CostX, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Sage Estimating, Bid2Win
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex cost models and database development.
- Working knowledge of scheduling software including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts including CCDC, OPSS, OPSD, MTO, municipal, and infrastructure specifications.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of detailed conceptual and tender estimates for large-scale construction projects while developing competitive bid strategies. Manage subcontractor relationships and mentor junior estimating staff to ensure quality standards and profitability.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and 10-15 years of construction estimating experience. Proficiency in estimating software like B2W, HeavyBid, or CostX and knowledge of CCDC and MTO specifications are essential.
Skills
- Construction Estimating
- Quantity Take-offs
- Bid Strategy
- Risk Management
- Value Engineering
- Subcontractor Management
- Cost Analysis
- Tendering
- Project Handover
- Mentoring
- Budget Validation
- Contract Interpretation
Benefits
- Induction Period
- Professional Development Tools
- Academy Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- B2W Estimate
- HeavyBid
- HCSS
- CostX
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Bluebeam Revu
- PlanSwift
- Sage Estimating
- Bid2Win
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- CCDC
- OPSS
- OPSD
- MTO
- P.Eng
- Gold Seal Certification
- CCE
- CEC
- PQS
- Design-Build
- P3
- Infrastructure
- Civil Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Value Engineering
- Tendering
- Cost Modeling
- Construction Management
- EPC Contractor