Senior Estimator
2 weeks ago
Job DescriptionAs a Senior Estimator, you’ll play a key role in shaping our projects from the very beginning. You’ll be responsible for preparing accurate and timely full-cost estimates, think hard bids—covering scope, resources, equipment, and materials—to ensure competitive bids and strong project margins. Effectively determine the bid strategies required for Chandos to be successful Prepare and coordinate full‑cost estimates for all project phases—concept to tender—with a focus on collaborative methodology Lead estimating workshops to align costs with project goals and foster transparent decision‑making Perform detailed material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor take‑offs Establish and maintain unit costs, labour rates, escalation, and contingency allowances Solicit competitive bids, negotiate with subcontractors/suppliers, and conduct value‑engineering reviews Provide constructability advice during pre‑construction, coordinating with operations teams on procurement, schedule, and logistics Track estimated vs. actual costs, report variances, and support lessons learned for continuous improvement Build and maintain exceptionally strong relationships with subtrades, consultants, suppliers, and all of our valued clients Why You'll Love this RoleYou’ll join a company that’s pioneering the collaborative superstar: Integrative Project Delivery (IPD) in Canada, with projects that truly move the needle on collaboration and innovation in construction.Employee Ownership - You’ll have a direct financial stake in the company’s performance, support from an experienced leadership team, and opportunities to expand your impact across landmark projects. You’ll be at the heart of collaborative, multi‑stakeholder projects, delivering cost certainty and value from project conception through to construction start on site. QualificationsWhat You BringPost-secondary degree or diploma in Construction, Engineering, or a related field10+ years of experience estimating/hard bidding on ICI projects with a mid-large general contractor (GC) (not just concrete/mechanical/electrical)Must be experienced bidding on completed work not just prospectiveProficiency in reading and interpreting specifications, blueprints, and as-builtsStrong mathematical and analytical skills for developing accurate material and labour estimates, as well as interpreting job-cost reportsExperience with cost-estimating software to prepare bids and quotesAutoCAD experience is considered an assetAdditional InformationWhy Work With Us?At Chandos, we believe our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent, help it grow, and provide the tools people need to make a meaningful impact.We’re also proud to be 100% employee owned. Every team member has the opportunity to become an owner, and with only one class of units, everyone is treated equally. We talk about being entrepreneurial-minded—and we mean it.What We Offer:Competitive wagesComprehensive, employer-paid benefits (health, dental, vision, and employee assistance program)Enhanced mental health coverageRRSP matching program for long-term financial securityEducational assistance to support career developmentAnnual salary reviews and recognition programsLeadership conferences to connect and collaborateRegular company-wide engagement opportunitiesHealth Spending Account (after one year of employment)#FLEX
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