Estimator, Civil

Senior Estimator – Ellis Don

Ellis Don is committed to inclusion and diversity. We provide continuous learning, growth opportunities, and a competitive compensation package.

• Confidently work alongside a team through project procurement, the bid process and pre‑construction.
• Work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Assemble accurate, detailed, and well‑organized budgets and estimates.
• Work with various contract types – including Construction Management, Design Build, P3, and Lump Sum.
• Organize sub‑contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re‑write binders and assist the buy‑out process.
• Monitor the success of a project, assist with value engineering, and note potential challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with sub‑trades for future opportunities.
• Distribute sub‑trade quotes and budgets to personnel, flag areas of concern, and coordinate with management to accommodate risk within the bid price.
• Maintain databases, including labor rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.

• Construction‑related degree or diploma and 5 to 7 years of experience in civil construction estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• Extensive experience creating conceptual budgets.
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in time‑sensitive situations.
• Experience with estimating software (OST, CostX).

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.