Senior Estimator

J EllisDon Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Senior Estimator in Ontario, Canada, to lead a bid team through preparation of hard-bid, CM and design-build estimates and budgets. You will coordinate with scheduling, review drawings, and manage sub-contractor quotes for handover to the execution team, while tracking risks and opportunities within bids.

The role requires 8–10 years in ICI estimating, strong knowledge of estimating strategies and contracts, and the ability to work under pressure with a team or

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in ICI estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
• Advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts as well as conceptual estimating and unit costs
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations while delegating to a team
• Ability to work independently & have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
• Experience in distributing sub-trade quotes, noting areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
• Experience using various takeoff software, specifically either CostX or BlueBeam

Responsibilities

• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management and design-build
• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized budgets, based on little or no information
• Work alongside the scheduling team in their assembly of accurate, timely and well-organized schedules, to align with the estimates
• Review drawings and tender documents to understand scope of work and submission requirements
• Organize sub‑contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re‑writing binders to handover to the EllisDon execution team, and assisting, where required, in the buy‑out process
• Monitor the success of a project, noting potential challenges, lessons learned and building relationships with the EllisDon execution team, the client, and the sub‑trades for future opportunities
• Review and distribute estimate information to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk or opportunities within the bid price
• Create reports and lead review meeting about estimates with EllisDon management
• Procure and negotiate subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Identifying win themes, risks, and opportunities within each estimate
• Identifying contractual risks or concerns within an RFP
• Oversee Pre‑Construction and Construction Management Proposal, including the assembly of General Condition and Design Fee Estimates
• Oversee pre‑qualification submissions, working alongside EllisDon’s Business Development and management teams
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference

Skills

Estimating leadership

ICI estimating experience

Communication skills

Time management

Sub-trade quotes coordination

Tools

CostX

BlueBeam

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. 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 the completion of a bid process under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management and design-build.
• Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized budgets, based on little or no information.
• Work alongside the scheduling team in their assembly of accurate, timely and well-organized schedules, to algin with the estimates.
• Review drawings and tender documents to understand scope of work and submission requirements.
• Organize sub‑contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re‑writing binders to handover to the EllisDon execution team, and assisting, where required, in the buy‑out process.
• Monitor the success of a project, noting potential challenges, lessons learned and building relationships with the EllisDon execution team, the client, and the sub‑trades for future opportunities.
• Review and distribute estimate information to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk or opportunities within the bid price.
• Create reports and lead review meeting about estimates with EllisDon management.
• Procure and negotiate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Identifying win themes, risks, and opportunities within each estimate.
• Identifying contractual risks or concerns within an RFP.
• Oversee Pre‑Construction and Construction Management Proposal, including the assembly of General Condition and Design Fee Estimates.
• Oversee pre‑qualification submissions, working alongside EllisDon’s Business Development and management teams.
• Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference.

Is this the right role for you?

• 8-10 years of experience in ICI (Industrial, Commercial and Institutional) estimating or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
• Advanced knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts as well as conceptual estimating and unit costs
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in time‑sensitive situations while delegating to a team
• Ability to work independently & have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
• Experience in distributing sub‑trade quotes, noting areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
• Experience using various takeoff software, specifically either CostX or BlueBeam

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000

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.