Pre-Construction Estimator - Lead for Large Projects

Pomerleau; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Pre-Construction team in Canada. You will support new and ongoing project growth by applying trade-driven expertise to bids and pricing for large-scale building and infrastructure ventures.

Key responsibilities include contributing to bid cycles, performing quantity take-offs, interpreting specs, and maintaining client pricing alignment with project feasibility. Hybrid work is available for corporate roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience in the construction industry.
• A University Degree, College Diploma or certificate in Engineering or Construction Management, or combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of project coordination and team collaboration.
• Experience building relationships with industry and project stakeholders.
• Understanding of the bid process cycle.
• Strong research skills for identifying and analyzing project expenses.
• Expertise in quantity take-offs for contract pricing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the bid process cycle.
• Identify project-specific prices for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Interpret technical specifications with a keen eye for detail.
• Perform thorough quantity take-offs for precise pricing.
• Maintain focus on client pricing requirements for feasibility.
• Build relationships with trade partners, consultants, and clients to achieve goals.
• Explore innovative solutions within project parameters.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity take-offs

Bid process

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Trade relationships

Education

Engineering/Construction Mgmt degree

Tools

Pricing software

Specifications interpretation

Job description

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Pre-Construction team in Canada. You will support new and ongoing project growth by applying trade-driven expertise to bids and pricing for large-scale building and infrastructure ventures.

Key responsibilities include contributing to bid cycles, performing quantity take-offs, interpreting specs, and maintaining client pricing alignment with project feasibility. Hybrid work is available for corporate roles.