Senior Civil Estimator for Large-Scale Builds – Hybrid

Pomerleau; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Hybrid work

Employee stock ownership

Career development

Transit reimbursement

Vacation 4 weeks

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join the Building Operations team, supporting growth on large-scale building and infrastructure projects across Canada. You will collaborate with the proposals team and client groups to secure bids and help ensure project success.

The role emphasizes trade-driven expertise, mentoring junior staff, and strong knowledge of excavation and formwork, with hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in construction project estimation.
• 10+ years of estimating experience in the ICI construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of excavation and formwork.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Experience with estimation software.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative evaluation of materials and manpower for bid decisives.
• Prepare quantity summaries aligned with plans, specs and trade sections.
• Identify project-specific prices for labor, equipment and materials.
• Grow and maintain relationships with trade partners, consultants and clients.
• Review supplier/subcontractor bids to ensure alignment with bid documents.
• Coordinate estimation efforts for design-build projects.
• Support in sourcing new subcontractors, suppliers and providers.
• Suggest alternatives to bid documents to reduce construction costs.
• Mentor junior team members on best practices and trade secrets.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Cost estimation

Bid preparation

Trade knowledge—excavation/formwork

Education

University degree or college diploma in construction project estimation

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join the Building Operations team, supporting growth on large-scale building and infrastructure projects across Canada. You will collaborate with the proposals team and client groups to secure bids and help ensure project success.

The role emphasizes trade-driven expertise, mentoring junior staff, and strong knowledge of excavation and formwork, with hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package.