Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Salary: CAD
100000 - CAD
110000 per year

Overview Seeking a senior estimator to support the estimating team on commercial construction projects, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight of complex bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of estimating experience, ideally with window wall, curtain wall, railings, and/or metal cladding.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, scopes, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and estimating software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and mentor estimators while helping manage workload, priorities, and schedules.
• Oversee detailed estimates for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes, risks, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Act as a technical resource on complex or high-value bids.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and value engineering.
• Support the transition from estimating to project execution.
• Improve estimating processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Maintain estimating databases, assemblies, and historical cost information.
• Provide coaching, training, and feedback to junior estimators.

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel to client meetings and project sites as required.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed.

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