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Senior Estimator

Job in Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: Turner Construction Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Division: Canada - Toronto
Project Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN
Minimum Years

Experience:

8 Travel Involved: 40-50%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:Bachelors Degree
Job Family:Construction
Compensation:Salaried Exempt

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 13,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength. We've completed projects like the New York Yankee's Stadium, the Capitol Dome Restoration, the Boeing Company North Charleston Campus, and more! Since

1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU
At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity also offers:
Access to practical tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear.
Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable).
Invitations to participate in company events and activities.
Hard and soft skills training programs.
Thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more.

Annual base salary range for this position may be CA $125,000 to CA $145,000, depending on experience and fit.

THE SENIOR ESTIMATOR OPPORTUNITY
Turner Construction’s Toronto office is seeking a full-time Senior Estimator. The role requires availability to work on-site or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week, and will report to the Pre Construction Executive.

Position

Description:

Supports the Lead Estimators and/or Preconstruction Manager in all estimating functions throughout the Project Launch process required during the preconstruction phase. Responsible for value engineering, budget controls, alternative and comparative studies, constructability reviews and Target Value Design. Responsible to ensure that estimates, bids and GMP’s are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data and subcontractor input.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Preconstruction Manager in estimating functions throughout preconstruction phase launch process.
  • Leads small and medium estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated bid documents.
  • Develops win strategies for bid and proposal submissions.
  • Strong conceptual estimating. Ability to build an estimate without completed drawings and specifications.
  • Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
  • Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labour, equipment, and materials from project documents. Perform quantity take-off and studies for assigned trades and building systems.
  • Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
  • Recognizes risks related to project specific requirement, site, schedule and market conditions/constraints. Uses contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Leads a small team including mentoring and coaching indirect reports.
  • Coordinate trade partner bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding.
  • Lead review meetings with owner, architect, and engineer related to Preconstruction phase.
  • Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder.
  • Manage distribution of current design…
  • Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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