Senior Estimator

Pomerleau; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement - get to go

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day 1

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for the Building Operations team in Halifax to support growth on large-scale projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion. You will collaborate with proposals, client groups, and trade partners to secure bids and drive project success.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in ICI construction estimating, strong knowledge of excavation and formwork, and a track record mentoring junior staff. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ relevant experience in estimating in the ICI construction industry.
• Strong understanding of the Atlantic Canada market with regional experience.
• Solid knowledge of excavation and formwork.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring junior team members.
• Experience with estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative evaluation of materials and manpower for bid work.
• Prepare quantity summaries per plans and specs by trades.
• Identify project-specific prices for labour, equipment and materials.
• Maintain relationships with trade partners, consultants and clients.
• Review supplier/subcontractor amounts against bid documents.
• Coordinate estimation activities for design-build projects.
• Support in finding new subcontractors, suppliers and providers.
• Suggest alternatives to bid documents to reduce costs.
• Mentor junior team members with best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring juniors

Trade-driven estimation

Strong analytical skills

Relationship building

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Construction Estimation

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As an experienced Senior Estimator in the Building Operations team at Pomerleau Construction, you will support new and ongoing project growth and challenge industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will work closely with our proposals team and various client groups to secure bids and ensure project success.

What you will do

• Perform a quantitative evaluation of materials and manpower required for the work deemed decisive and verify the quantities given by the estimators.
• Prepare the summary of quantities according to the plans and specs and by sorting them according to the standardized sections and functions of the trades involved.
• Identify project-specific prices related to key items including labor, equipment and materials.
• Grow and maintain strong relationships with trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve project goals and vision.
• Thoroughly review all received amounts from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring their alignment with bid documents during compilation and bid closings.
• Take part in and/or coordinate the various parties involved in the estimation of a design-build project.
• Support in the search for new contacts subcontractors, suppliers, and work providers.
• Suggest and quantify alternatives to bid documents to reduce construction costs of bid projects.
• Act as a role model and mentor for your junior team members, providing coaching and guidance on best practices and trade secrets.

This role could be for you if you have

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Construction project estimation or a combination of education and industry experience.
• 8+ years’ relevant experience in estimating in the ICI construction industry.
• Candidates must possess a strong understanding of the Atlantic Canada market, supported by relevant regional experience.
• Strong knowledge of excavation and formwork.
• Previous experience leading and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong experience working with estimation software.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one