Senior Estimator

W3Global; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health and vision care

Disability and life insurance

RRSP matching

Paid time off

On-site paid parking

Job summary

W3Global seeks a Senior Estimator, Infrastructure, to lead full-cycle estimates for heavy civil and infrastructure projects in Canada. You will drive from concept through submission, collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and leadership to price accurately and deliver executables.

Open to Intermediate level with compensation based on experience. Responsibilities include design-build support, risk identification, and ensuring constructability is reflected in pricing.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years combined field and estimating experience in heavy civil or infrastructure.
• Strong design-build estimating experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of Canadian construction practices and methods.
• Proven ability to interpret drawings, specs, and contract requirements.
• Experience with self-perform civil and concrete scopes.
• Willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle estimating on heavy civil, transit, and infrastructure projects.
• Build detailed first-principles, bottom-up estimates.
• Own estimate accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Drive estimates from concept through final submission.
• Review drawings, specs, and contract documents to define scope and pricing strategies.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities early and document narratives.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Accountable

Practical

Organized

Direct communicator

Team player

Tools

Bluebeam

Bid2Win

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Estimator, Infrastructure to lead the development of accurate, competitive, and executable estimates on heavy civil and infrastructure projects. This role is hands‑on and accountable for driving estimates from early concept through submission, working closely with preconstruction, operations, and leadership to ensure projects are priced right and built right. While we are looking for a Senior Estimator, we may be open to candidates at an Intermediate level (compensation will be based on experience for more junior candidates).

What You'll Be Responsible For

Estimating Leadership & Execution

• Lead full-cycle estimating on heavy civil, transit, and infrastructure projects
• Build detailed first-principles, bottom‑up estimates
• Own estimate accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness
• Drive estimates from concept through final submission

Scope Development & Strategy

• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Define scope, assumptions, and pricing strategies
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities early
• Develop clear estimate narratives and documentation

Field Integration & Constructability

• Work closely with operations and field teams
• Align estimates with real construction means and methods
• Ensure constructability is built into all pricing
• Support planning with practical, executable approaches

Design-Build & Preconstruction Support

• Support design‑build pursuits and early‑stage budgeting
• Lead cost modeling, value engineering, and alternative solutions
• Contribute to pursuit strategy and client‑focused solutions

Quantity Take‑Offs & Pricing

• Oversee and complete quantity take‑offs
• Develop pricing summaries and cost breakdowns
• Support subcontractor and supplier pricing strategies
• Ensure full scope coverage and competitive positioning

Collaboration & Reviews

• Participate in estimate reviews and bid strategy sessions
• Work closely with preconstruction, PMs, and leadership
• Support alignment across teams on project approach and pricing

What You Bring

• Detail-oriented - strong focus on accuracy and completeness
• Accountable - owns the number and stands behind it
• Practical - understands how work actually gets built
• Organized - manages multiple deadlines and priorities
• Direct communicator - clear, concise, no confusion
• Team player - works across precon, field, and leadership

Experience & Qualifications

• 10-12 years combined field and estimating experience in heavy civil or infrastructure
• Strong design‑build estimating experience preferred
• Deep understanding of Canadian construction practices and methods
• Proven ability to interpret drawings, specs, and contract requirements
• Experience with self‑perform civil and concrete scopes
• Strong first‑principles estimating capability
• Proficient with estimating software (Bluebeam, Bid2Win considered an asset)
• Willing to travel as required

Why This Role

• Work on complex, high‑profile infrastructure projects
• Be part of a strong, technically driven team
• Opportunity to lead major pursuits and influence outcomes
• Long‑term growth with a stable, self‑perform contractor

Benefits (Available from Day One)

We offer a competitive benefits package including;

• Dental care
• Extended health and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• RRSP matching
• Paid time off
• On‑site paid parking.

We thank everyone for their interest however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.