Estimator - Construction

**Role Overview**

Durwest Construction Management Inc. (Durwest) is hiring an Estimator to join our growing Preconstruction team. This role plays a critical function in the pursuit and planning phases of our construction projects, providing accurate, strategic, and timely cost information that helps drive decision-making and secure work. The Estimator is responsible for leading the development of estimates from Class D to Class A, engaging trades, analyzing pricing, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure scope clarity and cost confidence.

As an Estimator at Durwest, you will work closely with the Preconstruction Manager, Project Coordinators, and key consultants, supporting our ability to deliver complex institutional, commercial, and residential projects with precision and transparency. This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping project success from day one.

We are in an exciting period of transformation at Durwest, with new leadership, a fresh brand, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, strategic Estimator to play a key role in strengthening our preconstruction process - while gaining long-term growth opportunities and the potential to evolve with the company.

**Key Focus Areas**

**Cost Planning + Budget Management**
- Lead development of Class D to Class A estimates, including quantity take-offs, unit pricing, and markups
- Structure and assemble estimates to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with client expectations
- Support value engineering by assigning costs to design alternatives and providing pricing feedback during design development
- Track and report on market conditions, pricing trends, and cost escalation assumptions
- Maintain and improve Durwest’s estimating systems, tools, and templates to support consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement

**Tendering + Trade Coordination**
- Lead the definition of trade scopes of work and general requirements
- Build and maintain master scope allocation and tender breakdown structures
- Coordinate and engage subtrades during the tendering process
- Manage RFIs, level bids, and support trade selection recommendations
- Collaborate with the Preconstruction Manager to sequence tender schedules strategically

**Constructability +**Design Coordination**
- Provide pricing input during constructability reviews, phased logistics planning, and traffic management assessments
- Validate that design coordination supports pricing assumptions and buildability
- Attend design meetings as required to represent estimating considerations and ensure costing alignment

**Operations Handoff**
- Participate in internal project handoff meetings with Project Managers and Superintendents
- Review and communicate cost assumptions, trade coverage, escalation provisions, and open procurement items
- Support the transition of the estimate, award summaries, and VE documentation to the operations team
- Contribute to lessons learned discussions by reflecting on estimate challenges, market response, and pricing strategies

**Who You Are**

You are a detail-driven construction professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You are curious about market trends, skilled in building accurate estimates, and confident in your ability to engage trades and consultants to clarify scope and validate costs. You are comfortable working on multiple projects at once, and you care about delivering work that is organized, transparent, and adds real value to the team.

**Qualifications**
- 5+ years of estimating experience in construction, preferably with a CM or GC
- Strong understanding of quantity take-offs, subtrade engagement, and bid leveling
- Proficient with estimating software (e.g., Excel, Bluebeam, Procore, or equivalent)
- Experience with institutional, commercial, and residential construction projects
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to think critically, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and meet deadlines
- A diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is considered an asset
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive base salary, extended health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and a performance-based bonus structure._