Senior Estimator

24 EllisDon Industrial Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon seeks a Senior Estimator in Canada to lead procurement, bid processes, and pre-construction for civil projects. You will manage budgets, assemble estimates, and coordinate with sub-trades and management to ensure competitive bids.

The role requires 6–10 years of civil estimating experience, a construction-related degree or diploma, and strong knowledge of bidding strategies. Expect a challenging, safety-focused environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Construction-related degree or diploma with 6–10 years in civil estimating.
• Experience estimating earthworks, undergrounds and concrete in public/industrial settings.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating objectives, strategies and contracts.
• Ability to create conceptual budgets and support bid decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through procurement, bid process and pre-construction.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Mentor and train junior estimating staff.
• Assemble accurate, detailed budgets and estimates.
• Handle Time & Materials, Unit rate, Design Build and Lump Sum bids.
• Organize sub-contractor quotes, re-write binders, assist buy-out.
• Monitor project success; assist value engineering and risk notes.
• Build and maintain sub-trades relationships for future bids.
• Distribute quotes/budgets; flag concerns with management.
• Maintain databases for labour rates, materials, and costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Pressure handling

Communication

Education

Construction-related degree or diploma

Tools

Bid2win

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. In 2012, PME Inc. joined the EllisDon group of companies and currently functions as a self-performing, heavy civil contractor. PME offers a comprehensive range of services, such as Earthworks and Undergrounds, Pipeline, and Railways, and is committed to upholding EllisDon's values of integrity, mutual respect, safety, and quality. PME Inc. champions a zero-harm culture, prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility. They exceed regulatory requirements and have a Responsive Modified Work Program to ensure workplace safety. They value diversity and inclusion, understanding that different perspectives lead to innovation. We are committed to sustainable and equitable relationships with Indigenous communities, focusing on mutual respect and transparent communication. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Senior Estimator will:

• Confidently lead a team through project procurement, the bid process and pre-construction
• Work under pressure and meeting strict deadlines
• Mentor and train junior estimating staff
• Assemble accurate, detailed, and well-organized budgets and estimates
• Work with various contract types - including Time and Material, Unit rate, Design Build and Lump sum.
• Organize sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting the buy-out process
• Monitor the success of a project, assisting with value engineering and noting potential challenges
• Build and maintain relationships with sub-trades for future opportunities
• Distribute sub-trade quotes and budgets to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a construction related degree or diploma and 6 to 10 years of experience in Civil construction estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
• Experience in estimating earthworks, underground, and concrete projects in public and industrial settings.
• You have an advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
• You have extensive experience creating conceptual budgets
• You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations while delegating to a team
• You have experience with estimating software (Bid2win)

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status.

The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success.

We build on great relationships. We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity.

We exist to provide great careers to one another. With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience.

Values-based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.