Estimator

Sanexen Environmental Services Inc.; Brossard; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SANEXEN is seeking an Estimator for its Brossard offices. The incumbent will prepare cost estimates and project schedules for bids and proposals, collaborating with the Estimating team and PMO to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

Role involves developing direct cost estimates, seeking competitive supplier pricing, building and monitoring schedules, and supporting proposal submissions with strong analytical and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant estimating or scheduling experience.
• Experience with environmental remediation projects and contaminated media is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera and Power BI; familiarity with TPL Estimation is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to develop, monitor, and analyze schedules and costs.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications for assigned scopes.
• Determine labour, equipment, subcontracting, materials, and disposal needs.
• Develop direct cost estimates based on validated technical assumptions.
• Ensure alignment between technical approach and estimated costs.
• Submit estimates to Lead Estimator for review and approval when required.
• Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop project schedules for competitive bids and integrate contractual requirements.
• Monitor project schedules and assess financial impacts of delays and change orders.
• Support proposal submissions and cross‑functional collaboration with PMO and operations.
• Maintain cost databases and benchmarking information; propose improvements to methods.

Skills

Cost estimating

Project scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Power BI

TPL Estimation

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sanexen is seeking a Estimator for its Brossard offices.

Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for preparing cost estimates and project schedules for the company's bids and proposals. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, this role contributes to the competitiveness of proposals by ensuring the accuracy of quantities, cost estimates, and project schedules.

Working closely with the Estimating team and the Project Management Office (PMO), the incumbent actively seeks the most competitive pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, carriers, and disposal facilities. The role also contributes to the development and monitoring of project schedules while supporting the preparation of complete, accurate, and competitive proposals and ensuring effective project follow-up.

Main responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contract documents for assigned scopes of work.
• Determine labour, equipment, subcontracting, material, and disposal requirements.
• Develop direct cost estimates based on validated technical assumptions.
• Ensure consistency between the proposed technical approach and estimated costs.
• Submit estimates to the Lead Estimator for review and approval, when required.

Pricing and Vendor Management

• Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, material suppliers, and transportation providers.
• Source the most competitive pricing for materials commonly used in environmental remediation projects (e.g., aggregates, geomembranes, chemicals).
• Obtain and compare transportation rates (trucking, off-site disposal, etc.).
• Identify and assess contaminated soil disposal options, including approved receiving facilities and associated pricing.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Document and archive pricing information within the team's estimating databases and tracking tools.

Proposal Schedule Development

• Develop project schedules required for competitive bids.
• Collaborate with the Estimating team to ensure all contractual requirements are incorporated into the Baseline Schedule.
• Develop schedule templates tailored to different project types.

Project Schedule Monitoring

• Support the Project Management Office by monitoring project schedules in accordance with project-specific requirements.
• Identify variances between the baseline schedule and actual progress, assist in assessing the financial impacts of schedule delays, and link delays to change orders when appropriate.
• Incorporate approved change orders into project schedules and analyze their impact on project duration.

Technical Support

• Participate in site visits and technical meetings as required.
• Identify technical and financial risks related to assigned scopes of work and communicate them to the Lead Estimator.
• Assist in preparing and formatting proposal submissions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work under the direction of the Lead Estimator while managing assigned portions of proposals.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office and Operations teams to validate technical assumptions.
• Participate in bid closeout meetings and support the transfer of project information to execution teams.
• Assist project teams in preparing estimates for change orders and additional work.
• Participate in post-project reviews comparing estimated versus actual project costs in collaboration with the Project Controls team.
• Contribute to maintaining cost databases and benchmarking information.
• Recommend improvements to estimating methodologies, scheduling practices, and supporting tools.

Qualifications required

Sought Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in estimating and/or project scheduling within the construction, environmental, or related industries.
• Experience with, or a strong interest in, environmental remediation projects involving contaminated soil and water treatment.
• Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent, as well as Power BI.
• Experience with estimating software (TPL Estimation is considered an asset) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong ability to develop, monitor, and analyze project schedules.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Assets

• Specialization in Project Management.

Proficiency in French and English:
Given the diversity of our team and the need to work with local, pan-Canadian, and international clients and partners, the ability to understand and communicate in both languages is required.

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a respectful and equitable work environment for all.

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Choosing SANEXEN means:

• Competitive compensation;
• Benefits that meet your needs;
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth;
• Projects and challenges that align our DNA and your passion;
• A dynamic environment where everyone works toward shared goals.

About SANEXEN

SANEXEN - Over 40 years of innovative environmental solutions

A North American leader in environmental services, SANEXEN has been delivering sustainable, customized, and cutting-edge solutions for over four decades. Our areas of expertise include site remediation, management of regulated materials, risk assessment, dredging, dewatering, industrial effluent treatment, PFAS removal, and much more.

What sets us apart? Our passionate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and environmental specialists who innovate every day to tackle the most complex environmental challenges facing the industrial, municipal, and government sectors.

Working at SANEXEN means contributing to meaningful projects in a workplace where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your growth is supported.

Here, you are part of a committed team building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future — for everyone.