Full Job Description
About the company:-
As Senior Estimator, you will help prepare accurate, competitive bids for institutional and commercial construction projects, with a primary focus on
publicly funded, lump-sum tenders. Working with experienced estimators and project teams, you will contribute throughout the estimating process while continuing to strengthen your technical and commercial skills.
- Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to understand scope, identify risks, and clarify issues.
- Prepare quantity takeoffs, detailed estimates, and complete bid submissions.
- Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Support value engineering and cost-optimization initiatives.
- Assist with estimate reviews, tender closings, clarifications, and negotiations.
- Collaborate with estimating and project teams to deliver complete, competitive pricing.
- Support the preparation and coordination of responses to requests for qualifications (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs), helping ensure submissions are complete and aligned with client requirements.
- Assist in maintaining current labour, material, and historical project-cost data to support estimates and business-development opportunities.
This role is an opportunity to take ownership of your work, contribute to meaningful pursuits, and grow within an experienced and collaborative team.
About You
- 3 to 5 years of relevant construction estimating experience
- Knowledge of institutional and commercial construction
- Experience with publicly funded lump-sum projects is an asset
- Ability to read drawings and specifications, assess scope and risk, and prepare accurate estimates
- Strong attention to detail and effective communication with subcontractors and suppliers
- A positive, team-oriented professional who takes ownership of your work, shares ideas, supports colleagues, and is committed to developing your estimating skills.
