Senior Estimator

Job Description
Job Title: Senior Estimator
Location: South Shore of Montreal
Job Type: Full-time, hybrid
Sector: Construction / Modular Construction / Multi-Residential / Institutional
Salary: Up to $150,000 based on experience Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Senior Estimator to play a central role in analyzing tenders, evaluating costs, and preparing complete submissions in the context of large-scale projects.

Reporting to the large projects management, the ideal candidate will directly contribute to the quality of submissions, risk management, and project profitability. This is a strategic role for someone capable of taking ownership of their files with autonomy, rigor, and judgment, in a growing, concrete, and results-oriented environment.

This position is within an organization recognized for its innovative approach to construction, its execution capability, and its willingness to improve industry standards.

• Analyze plans, specifications, addenda, and tender documents
• Correctly interpret technical specifications and project requirements
• Prepare complete, structured, and coherent estimates for multi-residential and institutional projects
• Evaluate all project costs, including labor, materials, contingencies, insurance, rentals, and other related costs
• Also estimate portions not directly related to modular manufacturing, including:
  • foundations
  • utility connections
  • building mechanics
  • fire protection
  • landscaping
  • parking
  • masonry
  • exterior cladding
  • interior finishes
• Request quotes from suppliers and partners
• Compare received bids and validate the quality of submissions before submission
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize proposed solutions
• Suggest alternatives for materials, methods, or approaches to improve feasibility and profitability
• Participate in the continuous improvement of estimation tools, methods, and systems
• Contribute to the evolution of practices in a context of transformation and growth

We are looking for someone who combines technical strength, autonomy, rigor, and professional maturity
.

The right profile will be able to effectively read plans and specifications, structure their analysis, produce reliable submissions, and maintain a high level of accuracy even when deadlines are tight.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate:

• a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in estimation in the construction sector
• experience in multi-residential, institutional, commercial, or wood construction
• an excellent ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and tender documents
• significant experience in preparing complete submissions
• a good understanding of site realities and risks related to omissions or gray areas
• a strong ability to analyze the overall costs of a project
• ease in collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders
• good proficiency in Excel and office tools
• openness to estimation tools, ERP, or similar systems
• a good level of bilingualism in French and English, particularly for reading technical documents

• autonomous and structured
• rigorous and reliable
• able to manage their priorities well
• comfortable in a fast-evolving environment
• capable of raising a flag early when information is missing or a risk arises
• recognized for their judgment, transparency, and execution discipline
• motivated by entrepreneurial, concrete, and collaborative environments

This role is clearly focused on estimation
. It is not primarily a project management position.

The selected candidate will work in an environment where multiple files progress in parallel, where submission deadlines are real, and where the quality of estimates has a direct impact on the overall performance of the company. The position requires a rapid progression towards autonomy, clear communication, and the ability to function well in a rapidly growing organization.

The environment will particularly suit someone who enjoys contributing to structuring projects, evolving in an innovative company, and having a concrete impact on business decisions.

• Competitive salary up to $150,000 based on experience
• Hybrid work mode
• Flexible schedule
• Strategic position with a direct impact on project profitability
• Close collaboration with a committed management team
• Stimulating, growing, and innovation-focused environment
• Group insurance
• Group RRSP
• Access to wellness facilities and a quality work environment
• Great opportunity for a strong individual to take an important place in the organization