Senior Estimator
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Dexterra Group
Full Time, Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Estimator
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Construction
Estimator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
What's the role?
We're hiring a Senior Estimator to support high‑value projects across our Workforce Accommodations, Forestry & Energy Services, and Integrated Facilities Management business units. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, analytical environment and want to make a meaningful impact, this position plays a key role in developing accurate, timely, and competitive full‑cost estimates for projects that collectively exceed $1B in annual volume.
What you'll do
Estimating accuracy is essential to our success — and the Sr. Estimator directly supports our ability to win new business, mitigate financial risk, and deliver strong results for our clients and partners.
Project Estimating
Collaborate with the estimating team to define bid strategies for each opportunity.Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre‑bid meetings to determine scope and requirements.Coordinate with Sales to ensure alignment with client expectations.Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, risk, escalation, and contingency.Coordinate with Indigenous Relations to ensure partnership requirements and associated costs are built into estimates.Work with Operations and the Director of Estimating to review and approve cost estimates.Review estimate details for completeness and accuracy.Continuous Improvement
Support the development and refinement of cost‑estimate models to streamline the bid process.Conduct feasibility and cost analyses on alternative methods or materials.Complete post‑bid reviews and communicate lessons learned.Produce and analyze monthly job‑cost reports to compare projected versus actual performance and support process improvements.Additional Responsibilities
Maintain alignment with Sales and the Proposal team.Understand and follow workplace safety procedures.Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients as required.Assist with materials studies, method evaluations, and cost recommendations.Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
Experience in Workforce Accommodations, Facilities Management, or commercial construction estimating (preferred).Technical training in construction or an equivalent combination of training and estimating experience.Relevant post‑secondary education (preferred).Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.A collaborative, communicative approach with the ability to manage shifting priorities.Some flexibility required as there may be occasional evening or weekend work depending on project timelines.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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