Sr. Estimator
Job in
Toronto, Jefferson County, Ohio, 43964, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
IMS Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description s:
- Research and prepare estimates from first base principles including full measures of cost and price on construction projects
- Undertake risk assessment on price, supply, demand, and length of project
- Identify opportunities for fee enhancement and schedule optimization
- Liaise with programmers on project planning
- Establish and maintain commercial relationship with Subcontractors and Consultants
- Provide input on construction project methodologies including sequencing, constructability, and site logistics
- Review and critically assess external quantity surveyor's estimates
- Critically examine and review estimates prepared by other team members within the work group and provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff
- Provide expert cost planning and estimating advice and guidance to other team members within the work group
- Keep up to date with new construction materials, methodologies rules and regulations
- Maintain a database of cost information including but not limited to cost feedback from bids
- Present tender estimate to credit committee prior to submission
- Co-ordinate with the company key personnel on preparation of all tenders for the purpose of winning work
- Conduct bid leveling alongside the procurement team by reviewing trade scopes, validating inclusions/exclusions, and selecting best-value pricing
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and scope coverage
- Demonstrate estimating experience across Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) sectors, healthcare projects and hospitals, including multiple delivery models
- A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the construction industry working for a general contracting construction company
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Building, Engineering, Construction, or Quantity Surveying
- Professional Membership in CIQS strongly preferred
- Gold Seal Certification in Estimating (CDN) is an asset.
- Strong financial acumen
- Proven track record of work winning valued at $100M+
- Solid understanding of specifications, construction methods and procedures
- Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, Sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures
- Strong knowledge of quantity surveying and estimating techniques as it relates to construction.
- Experience with estimating software such as CostX, Onscreen Takeoff, or equivalent.
- Must possess excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong financial acumen
- Proven track record of work winning / successful leading pursuits valued up to $100M+ .
- Solid understanding of specifications, construction methods and procedures
- Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, Sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
- Ability to conduct site visits and assess project conditions for accurate estimating.
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