Estimator

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ISG Search Inc Full-time

Salary: CAD100000 - CAD110000 per year

Senior Estimator

Overview Seeking a senior estimator to support the estimating team on commercial construction projects, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight of complex bids.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 5+ years of estimating experience, ideally with window wall, curtain wall, railings, and/or metal cladding.
  • Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, scopes, and bid documents.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and estimating software.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and mentor estimators while helping manage workload, priorities, and schedules.
  • Oversee detailed estimates for projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Review drawings, specifications, scopes, risks, exclusions, and assumptions.
  • Act as a technical resource on complex or high-value bids.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations.
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and value engineering.
  • Support the transition from estimating to project execution.
  • Improve estimating processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Maintain estimating databases, assemblies, and historical cost information.
  • Provide coaching, training, and feedback to junior estimators.

Additional Requirements

  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Willingness to travel to client meetings and project sites as required.
  • Flexibility to work overtime when needed.

isgsearch does not use artificial intelligence in our screening process