Senior Estimator

• Salary: $130,000 – $165,000 (based on experience)
• Annual performance bonus
• Retirement savings program
• Strong career growth and advancement opportunities

Senior Estimator with 10+ years in heavy civil construction
, specializing in roads, highways, bridges, and large-scale infrastructure projects
.

• Interpret and analyze tender drawings, specifications, and contract documents (including projects up to $1B in value)
• Perform or oversee quantity take-offs from drawings and models
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Evaluate and price scope changes, claims, and additional work
• Develop preliminary construction schedules for field handoff
• Prepare bid bonds, insurance documentation, and tender submissions
• Lead Design-Build and complex infrastructure bids through full tender lifecycle
• Coordinate and chair pre-bid and strategy meetings
• Present project scope, sequencing, risks, constraints, and value engineering opportunities
• Conduct bid reviews and analyze subcontractor proposals
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all submissions
• Maintain organized tender documentation and communications
• Support closing of competitive bids within deadlines

• Follow up with clients on submitted proposals and bids
• Collaborate with field operations and project management teams
• Provide technical and cost support during construction execution
• Monitor active projects and support job cost tracking and reporting

• Mentor junior estimators and support team development
• Contribute to improving estimating processes, tools, and standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department

• 10+ years in civil/heavy civil construction (roads, highways, bridges, infrastructure)
• Experience with Design-Build and large infrastructure projects
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents
• Proficiency with estimating software (InEight Estimate preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Knowledge of OPSS and CDED standards
• Experience with MTO and/or municipal projects
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license

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