Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator Our client, a leader in their field, is currently looking for a Senior Estimator to add to their team. The Senior Estimator plays a key role in preparing both detailed and conceptual estimates, ensuring accurate costing and well-supported bid submissions. This position evaluates project risks and opportunities, oversees estimating activities across all scopes of work, and contributes to overall pre‑construction planning. The role may also provide leadership to junior estimators and support strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams. General Synopsis Produce complete estimates and quantity take‑offs across 16 divisions. Build conceptual estimates using drawings, specifications, and partially developed design information. Review and analyze subcontractor pricing, verifying alignment with project scope and requirements. Participate in bid closings, ensuring information is accurate, organized, and submitted on time. Identify and address inconsistencies, missing information, or unusual pricing. Examine drawings, specifications, and addenda to pinpoint potential risks, gaps, and assumptions early in the process. Evaluate constructability, schedule considerations, and procurement challenges. Highlight areas requiring clarification and communicate concerns to senior leadership. Recommend strategies to reduce exposure and strengthen competitiveness. Planning, Coordination & Documentation Determine estimating priorities and set internal timelines and milestones. Collaborate with Project Managers, Pre‑Construction teams, and the Chief Estimator to explore cost‑saving ideas and alternative solutions. Maintain well‑organized estimate files, historical cost records, and supporting documents. Budgeting & Value Analysis Prepare preliminary budgets and pricing updates throughout design development. Identify opportunities for cost efficiency for both clients and internal teams. Support value engineering efforts with practical alternates and recommendations. Review and level subcontractor bids to ensure consistency and accuracy. Qualifications, Education and Experience Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or Construction Management. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in estimating with a strong track record of successful bids in ICI. Proven ability to handle full‑cycle estimating with minimal oversight. Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards. Comfortable interpreting drawings, contracts, specifications, and addenda. Proficiency in Excel, On‑Screen Takeoff, and estimating/bid management platforms (Viewpoint or similar considered an asset). Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills. Experience providing guidance or supervision to junior and intermediate estimators. Present cost findings, assumptions, and recommendations clearly to internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to meetings and discussions that shape bid strategy and project pursuit demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills, and confidently lead discussions or presentations when required. Delegate tasks effectively and help reinforce best practices across the estimating function and provide coaching and feedback. Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners and ensure timely and professional communication with external partners. Maintain a reliable network to support accurate pricing and strong bid performance. High attention to detail and accuracy and ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and urgency. Organized, accountable, and solutions‑focused in all aspects of work. Demonstrates reliability, initiative, and a consistent commitment to quality. Works collaboratively, communicates proactively, and supports organizational goals. Approaches challenges with a constructive, “can‑do” mindset and shows strong ownership, persistence, and commitment to continuous improvement. Our client offers a full remuneration package and great team environment. please send your resume in Word format to Rona Geringer at rgeringer@quantum.ca. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Administrative and Engineering Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr