Senior Estimator

Position: Senior Estimator Location: Toronto Our client, a leader in their field, is currently looking for a Senior Estimator to add to their team. The Senior Estimator plays a key role in preparing both detailed and conceptual estimates, ensuring accurate costing and well-supported bid submissions. This position evaluates project risks and opportunities, oversees estimating activities across all scopes of work, and contributes to overall pre-construction planning. The role may also provide leadership to junior estimators and support strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams. General synopsis of the role: (Full job description available) Estimating & Cost Development - Produce complete estimates and quantity take-offs across 16 divisions. - Build conceptual estimates using drawings, specifications, and partially developed design information. - Review and analyze subcontractor pricing, verifying alignment with project scope and requirements. - Participate in bid closings, ensuring information is accurate, organized, and submitted on time. - Identify and address inconsistencies, missing information, or unusual pricing. Risk & Scope Review - Examine drawings, specifications, and addenda to pinpoint potential risks, gaps, and assumptions early in the process. - Evaluate constructability, schedule considerations, and procurement challenges. - Highlight areas requiring clarification and communicate concerns to senior leadership. - Recommend strategies to reduce exposure and strengthen competitiveness. Planning, Coordination & Documentation - Determine estimating priorities and set internal timelines and milestones. - Collaborate with Project Managers, Pre-Construction teams, and the Chief Estimator to explore cost-saving ideas and alternative solutions. - Maintain well-organized estimate files, historical cost records, and supporting documents. Budgeting & Value Analysis - Prepare preliminary budgets and pricing updates throughout design development. - Identify opportunities for cost efficiency for both clients and internal teams. - Support value engineering efforts with practical alternates and recommendations. - Review and level subcontractor bids to ensure consistency and accuracy. Qualifications, Education and Experience: - Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or Construction Management. - Minimum of 8 years' experience in estimating with a strong track record of successful bids in ICI. - Proven ability to handle full-cycle estimating with minimal oversight. - Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards. - Comfortable interpreting drawings, contracts, specifications, and addenda. - Proficiency in Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, and estimating/bid management platforms (Viewpoint or similar considered an asset). - Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. - Experience providing guidance or supervision to junior and intermediate estimators. - Present cost findings, assumptions, and recommendations clearly to internal and external stakeholders. - Contribute to meetings and discussions that shape bid strategy and project pursuit demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills, and confidently lead discussions or presentations when required. - Delegate tasks effectively and help reinforce best practices across the estimating function and provide coaching and feedback. - Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners and ensure timely and professional communication with external partners. - Maintain a reliable network to support accurate pricing and strong bid performance. - High attention to detail and accuracy and ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and urgency. - Organized, accountable, and solutions-focused in all aspects of work. - Demonstrates reliability, initiative, and a consistent commitment to quality. - Works collaboratively, communicates proactively, and supports organizational goals. - Approaches challenges with a constructive, "can-do" mindset and shows strong ownership, persistence, and commitment to continuous improvement. Our client offers a full remuneration package and great team environment. Please send your resume in Word format to Rona Geringer at REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN UP TO $1,000 For more details, click here .