Senior Estimator

Our client is adding a Senior Estimator to their busy and growing team. As a
Senior Estimator
, you will serve as a strategic cornerstone for our Project Development and Operations teams. Your primary objective is to lead the development of comprehensive, high-accuracy cost assessments across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will thrive in high-stakes environments, navigating various delivery models—from
Design-Build
and
Lump Sum
to
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
.

This role requires a unique blend of technical mastery and visionary thinking, allowing you to provide everything from high-level conceptual budgeting to detailed final bid analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Precision:
  Execute thorough quantity takeoffs and develop precise unit pricing models for complex construction projects.
• Strategic Procurement:
  Manage the full lifecycle of subcontracting, including soliciting bids, conducting meticulous quote leveling, and finalizing awards.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Act as a key technical consultant for Clients, Architects, and Engineers to refine cost estimates and propose value-engineering solutions.
• Risk Management:
  Proactively identify project-specific risks and engineer robust mitigation strategies to protect project margins.
• Leadership & Mentorship:
  Guide and train junior estimating staff while overseeing collaborative group efforts to ensure department goals are met.
• Market Intelligence:
  Curate and update our internal database of unit pricing, productivity rates, and supplier relations to maintain a competitive edge.
• Proposal Excellence:
  Direct the preparation of formal proposals, ensuring all submissions are complete, professional, and delivered ahead of deadlines.

Core Competencies & Expertise

• Multi-Model Proficiency:
  Expert-level understanding of Construction Management, Design-Build, and Lean construction principles.
• Technical Fluency:
  Advanced command of
  InEight
  , Bluebeam, OST, and Microsoft Excel. Ability to build logic-based project schedules and logistics plans.
• Conceptual Design:
  The ability to visualize finished products and derive schematic designs/alternate solutions from minimal client brief data.
• Team Leadership:
  Proven ability to chair professional meetings, manage multiple concurrent workflows, and lead teams under tight deadlines.
• Communication:
  Highly polished verbal and written skills for client-facing interviews and contract negotiations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
  A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline. Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation or equivalent is highly regarded.
• Industry Tenure:
  10+ years of dedicated estimating experience within the general construction sector.
• Operational Background:
  Prior experience as a Project Manager or Coordinator is considered a significant asset.

Leadership Track Record:
Demonstrated success in coaching teams and facilitating collaborative planning sessions.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Paul Rabel |

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