Senior Construction Estimator

Team Construction; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Estimator to oversee the development of proposals and manage estimating systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, soliciting bids, and maintaining relationships with subcontractors and clients. Candidates must possess a degree in construction management or civil engineering, along with 5-10 years of relevant experience. A competitive compensation package and benefits are offered, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive employee compensation

Health, Dental and Disability benefits program

Employee Family Assistance Program

Matching RRSP program

Profit sharing

Performance and merit-based recognition

On the job training

Health and Wellness (flexible hours, remote work opportunities)

Professional and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience as a Construction Estimator with a General Contractor in Canada.
• Good working knowledge of relevant estimating software.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an estimating system with cost databases.
• Solicit bid prices from subcontractors and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Cultivate relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.

Skills

Knowledge of local market conditions

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

College or University Degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

MS Office suite

Primavera scheduling software

Planswift

Bluebeam

Timberline

Job description

The estimator participates in the development of proposal, recommend methods, materials, and cost

alternates. He / she participates in the achievement of the objectives of continued and sustainable

growth of the Company.

Some of the Estimator responsibilities include :

• Develop and maintain an up-to-date estimating system complete with labor, material,
• equipment, and rental costs database;
• Ensure that the company sales and bidding procedures comply with all federal, provincial,

and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, statutory requirements and ethical

• considerations;
• Solicit bid prices from subcontractors and suppliers prior to closing a tender. Contact
• subcontractors and suppliers to obtain advantages on tender;
• Maintain awareness of Construction Industry related trends, advances and improvements,
• technical or political activities that could affect the company;
• Once a project has been awarded, hand over all pertinent documentation and

information to the Project Manager; provide a list of subcontractors carried to close the

• tender. Attend subtrade negotiation meetings and contract negotiations where required;
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with sub-contractors, architects, and consultants.
• See beyond the plans and specifications.
• Foster and maintain positive relations and communication with clients, consultants,

architects, and subcontractors.

Candidates should :

• College or University Degree in construction management or civil engineering;
• Have 5 to 10 years as Construction Estimator working for a General Contractor in Canada;
• Knowledge of local market conditions such as pricing, subcontractors, material, and equipment
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), MS Project or

Primavera scheduling software and industry leading estimating / quantity take off software such

as Planswift, Bluebeam, Timberline, and the likes.

• Demonstrate the ability to handle stressful situation and meet tight deadlines
• Have excellent communication skills in English (mandatory) and in French (preferred);
• Be able to read, understand and interpret complex contract documents, drawings,

specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.

• Competitive employee compensation
• Health, Dental and Disability benefits program
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Matching RRSP program
• Profit sharing
• Performance and merit-based recognition
• On the job training
• Health and Wellness (flexible hours, working from home opportunities)
• Professional and career development opportunities

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