An established general contractor serving institutional, commercial, and industrial markets across Western and Northern Canada is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its team. The organization is known for its collaborative approach, strong safety culture, and commitment to innovation and long-term client relationships.
Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Senior Estimator will play a key role in supporting preconstruction, project development, and operations teams by delivering comprehensive estimating services across a range of project types and contract models. This position requires experience preparing estimates at various stages of design — including conceptual pricing — and working within delivery methods such as Construction Management, Design-Build, Lump Sum, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). The role also involves leading tender processes, reviewing subcontractor and supplier pricing, and contributing to award recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Build and maintain strong trade and supplier relationships
- Maintain and update unit pricing and productivity databases
- Prepare detailed and accurate estimates including quantity take-offs and pricing analysis
- Participate in client meetings and project interviews as required
- Collaborate with consultants and owners to address scope changes and cost adjustments
- Assist in preparing cost studies, value engineering recommendations, and pricing scenarios
- Develop complete proposals for management review and ensure timely submission prior to bid deadlines
- Identify and assess risks that may impact pricing and develop mitigation strategies
- Participate in internal project team and tender review meetings
- Support the development and mentoring of junior estimating staff
- Maintain estimating systems and software tools
- Contribute to ongoing professional development and training initiatives
- Perform additional duties as required
Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Collaborative mindset with demonstrated leadership capability
- Comfortable adapting to shifting project requirements and timelines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, scheduling tools, Bluebeam, and estimating platforms (experience with InEight considered an asset)
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and scheduling fundamentals
- Skilled in performing manual and digital quantity take-offs
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to define subcontractor scopes of work and identify insurance and bonding requirements
- Experience participating in tender closings
- Strong understanding of client expectations and contractual obligations
- Ability to lead meetings and present estimate details confidently
- Capable of conceptualizing project scope and identifying alternative approaches for cost or schedule optimization
- Knowledge of lean construction principles and risk assessment practices
Qualifications & Experience:
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent technical background)
- Professional Engineer designation or technical certification considered an asset
- 10+ years of estimating experience within the general contracting industry
- Experience across various project types and contract structures
- Previous operational experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager is considered an asset
- Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and contribute to collaborative planning efforts
CA
USA