Senior Estimator

7 days ago

Etobicoke Ontario, Canada Synectics Inc. Full time

About The Opportunity
As a
Senior Estimator
, you will play a critical role in pursuing and securing work across an ICI (Institutional, Commercial, Industrial) portfolio. You will independently manage complex bids and tenders, develop detailed construction estimates from
Class D through Class A
, and provide strategic input on competitive positioning. This is a highly visible role that works closely with senior leadership, project teams, and trade partners to ensure the organization secures the right projects in the right markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and collaborate with members of the estimating team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff
  • Manage moderately complex projects while maintaining strong client relationships
  • Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Research historical tender and award data to support bid strategy development
  • Monitor and communicate labor and material cost trends within the construction industry
  • Maintain and update subcontractor and supplier tender lists, including sourcing, qualification, performance reviews, and documentation
  • Review bid and RFP invitations from public and private sources and present clear recommendations to senior leadership regarding bid pursuit
  • Manage the full bid and proposal lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submissions
  • Attend site visits, walkthroughs, and project meetings as required
  • Independently prepare detailed Class D to Class A construction cost estimates, including unit rates for labor, materials, equipment, general requirements, overhead, and profit
  • Continuously refine estimates as drawings and documentation evolve, identifying scope changes, variances, and cost impacts
  • Review project documents to identify errors, omissions, constructability issues, and risks; assess their cost implications and propose mitigation strategies
  • Evaluate alternate means and methods to determine the most cost-effective solutions
  • Coordinate and manage tender processes with subcontractors, consultants, clients, and internal teams

  • Prepare comprehensive estimate documentation, including:

  • Project-specific bidder lists

  • Detailed scopes of work
  • Bid forms and supplementary conditions
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Drawing and document logs
  • Bid analysis and contract award recommendations

About You

  • Minimum 10 years of construction estimating experience, primarily in commercial and institutional projects
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office, including advanced Excel skills (formulas, linked workbooks, cost tracking, histograms)
  • Experience using MS Project for reviewing and modifying construction schedules
  • Hands-on experience with Procore, including project setup, document management, and reporting
  • Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Adobe, and other estimating software
  • Local experience estimating interior fit-outs, renovations, and ground-up commercial/institutional projects as a GC or CM
  • Retail, hospitality, office, and institutional estimating experience is required
  • Industrial and mid-to-high-rise residential estimating experience is considered an asset
  • Highly organized with excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong understanding of construction documents, construction science, sequencing, contracts, safety regulations, and applicable building codes

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