Senior Estimator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

RRSP matching program

Bonus opportunities

Employee incentive programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a Senior Estimator to drive pre-construction and bid development for commercial and institutional projects. This is a full-time, office-based role within a General Contractor environment, focused on delivering accurate, competitive bids across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of Canadian estimating experience, GC background, proficiency in Bluebeam and BuildConnect, and strong reading of drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of Canadian construction estimating experience.
• Must have experience working for a General Contractor (non-negotiable).
• Experience with commercial and/or institutional construction projects.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and BuildConnect.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Very strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle bid preparation, including quantity take-offs, pricing, and subcontractor coordination.
• Prepare and submit accurate, competitive estimates across multiple projects.
• Use Bluebeam and BuildConnect to manage tendering, documentation, and bid tracking.
• Maintain and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing databases.
• Support RFPs, RFQs, and Design-Build/CM proposals.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings and client discussions.
• Conduct post-bid reviews and continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all estimating deliverables.

Skills

Estimating

Take-offs

Bluebeam

BuildConnect

Drawings readings

Coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Post-secondary construction/engineering/estimating

Tools

Bluebeam

BuildConnect

Job description

Role Overview

We are hiring a Senior Estimator to support pre-construction and bid development for commercial and institutional construction projects. This is a full-time, office-based role within a General Contractor environment, focused on delivering accurate, competitive bids across multiple projects.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of Canadian construction estimating experience
• Must have experience working for a General Contractor (non-negotiable)
• Experience with commercial and/or institutional construction projects
• Proven ability to complete full-cycle estimating (take-offs, pricing, bid submissions)
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and BuildConnect
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, procurement, and subcontractor coordination
• Very strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and mathematical skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Construction Management (CM) and Design-Build projects
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) designation
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior estimators
• Post-secondary education in construction, engineering, or estimating

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle bid preparation, including quantity take-offs, pricing, and subcontractor coordination
• Prepare and submit accurate, competitive estimates across multiple projects
• Use Bluebeam and BuildConnect to manage tendering, documentation, and bid tracking
• Maintain and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing databases
• Support RFPs, RFQs, and Design-Build/CM proposals
• Participate in pre-construction meetings and client discussions
• Conduct post-bid reviews and continuous improvement processes
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all estimating deliverables

Who This Role Suits

• An estimator with direct experience working for a Canadian General Contractor
• Someone who is detail-oriented, methodical, and technically strong with estimating tools
• A professional who communicates clearly and confidently with internal teams and trades
• Someone who can manage multiple bids and take ownership of the estimating process
• An individual who works well in a structured, accountable environment

Additional Note

This is not a consulting or owner-side role. Only candidates with hands-on estimating experience working for a General Contractor in Canada will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $120,000 – $150,000, depending on experience
• Extended health and dental coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Bonus opportunities
• Employee incentive or share programs
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Stable pipeline of commercial and institutional projects