Senior Estimator

Jump! recruiters; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This role involves conducting thorough analyses for large-scale residential and commercial projects, preparing robust budget evaluations, and contributing innovative cost optimization solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities and a Bachelor in Construction Engineering with 5 to 10 years of experience in the field.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Four weeks of vacation and personal/sick days

Reimbursement of professional association dues

A stimulating environment where your ideas matter

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in estimating for a general contractor (residential and commercial projects).
• Strong skills in reading plans (architectural, structural, electromechanical, civil).
• Very good knowledge of construction processes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of plans and specifications to identify work packages.
• Perform accurate quantifications of materials, labor, and equipment required.
• Develop comprehensive estimates incorporating various costs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Analytical mind

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor in Construction Engineering

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Planswift

Job description

Do you have strong leadership skills, are you organized, and enjoy structuring ambitious projects? Join a dynamic team as a Senior Estimator and contribute to building large-scale residential and commercial projects.

Reporting to the Estimating Department Director, you will play a strategic role in the budget evaluation of major projects. Your expertise will enable you to structure robust financial proposals and guide the supplier and subcontractor selection process.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of plans and specifications (architecture, structure, electromechanics) to identify work packages and prepare detailed descriptions.
• Perform accurate quantifications of the materials, labor, and equipment required.
• Develop comprehensive estimates incorporating unit costs, subcontractor prices, and overhead costs.
• Propose innovative solutions to optimize costs (value engineering).
• Plan procurement and construction schedules, including items with long lead times.
• Manage the bidding process: solicit subcontractors, analyze bids, and prepare comparative tables.
• Participate in contract negotiations and awards.
• Ensure the transfer of information to project management teams for an efficient start-up.
• Maintain and update an internal database on unit costs and work methods.
• Support the project team in budget monitoring, change order management, and contract compliance.
• Participate in technical and kick-off meetings to ensure consistency in estimates.

Desired Profile

• 5 to 10 years of experience in estimating for a general contractor (residential and commercial projects).
• Bachelor in Construction Engineering
• Strong skills in reading plans (architectural, structural, electromechanical, civil).
• Very good knowledge of construction processes and industry standards.
• Proficiency in calculation, drawing, and estimation tools (Excel, AutoCAD, Revit, Planswift, etc.).
• Ability to work methodically, rigorously, and with attention to detail.
• Analytical mind, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding company, where people, innovation, and agility are at the heart of our decisions.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Four weeks of vacation and personal/sick days.
• Reimbursement of your professional association dues.
• A stimulating environment where your ideas matter.

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