Senior Estimator

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Ontario team, focusing on industrial and commercial construction estimates from drawings through tender submission.

You will manage multi-trade estimates, analyze costs, and develop competitive bids while maintaining profitability. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of estimating experience within an industrial or commercial GC setting, with strong reading of drawings, materials knowledge, and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong background with an industrial or commercial General Contractor.
• Proven ability to estimate projects up to approximately $10M.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and understanding of multiple construction trades.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and project requirements.
• Experience working directly with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Strategic mindset with the confidence to question estimates, identify risks, and find opportunities.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with construction estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for industrial and commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documents.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and analyze labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, and opportunities during the estimating process.
• Develop accurate and competitive bids while maintaining project profitability.
• Participate in site visits and pre-tender meetings as required.
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Review and challenge estimates to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Assist with project turnover from estimating to operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and industry partners.
• Contribute to business development and identifying potential project opportunities.

Skills

Estimating experience

Industrial/Commercial GC

Bid estimation up to ~$10M

Read drawings & specs

Quantity takeoffs

Construction methods

Client & subcontractor relations

Communication & negotiation

Organization & attention to detail

Independent work

Strategic risk/opportunity

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

TalentSphere – Ontario, Canada

Salary: $120,000–$130,000 per year

Location: Ontario

Job Type: Full-time

A well-established General Contractor specializing in industrial and commercial construction is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial and commercial estimating, with the ability to manage estimates from initial drawings and specifications through tender submission. This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator who is confident working with multiple trades, subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical estimating skills, excellent attention to detail, and a strategic, business-minded approach to construction estimating. For the right individual, there is also potential for the role to develop into a Project Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for industrial and commercial construction projects
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documents
• Complete quantity takeoffs and analyze labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identify project risks, exclusions, and opportunities during the estimating process
• Develop accurate and competitive bids while maintaining project profitability
• Participate in site visits and pre-tender meetings as required
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams
• Review and challenge estimates to ensure accuracy and competitiveness
• Assist with project turnover from estimating to operations
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and industry partners
• Contribute to business development and identifying potential project opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience
• Strong background with an industrial or commercial General Contractor
• Proven ability to estimate projects up to approximately $10M
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and understanding of multiple construction trades
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and project requirements
• Experience working directly with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders and deadlines
• Strategic mindset with the confidence to question estimates, identify risks, and find opportunities
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with construction estimating software

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary of $120K–$130K, based on experience
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of industrial and commercial projects
• Stable opportunity with an established General Contractor
• Collaborative and hands-on working environment
• Opportunity for career progression into Project Management for the right candidate

If you are an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong industrial or commercial construction background and are looking for an opportunity where your estimating expertise can have a direct impact on project success, we’d like to hear from you.