Senior Estimator

MatchBox Consulting Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating on complex commercial, institutional, and industrial projects in Canada. You will collaborate with the Chief Estimator and project teams to shape budgets from early design through bidding and GMP submission.

You will manage quantity take-offs, cost plans, and bid analysis, mentor junior staff, and build strong client and partner relationships while ensuring estimates reflect current market conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of estimating, preconstruction, project engineering, or related roles in general contracting.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, trade practices, and local market conditions.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, contract documents, scopes of work and project schedules.
• Experience preparing conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, lump-sum bids, and GMP submissions.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills; ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software; BIM-based quantity take-off experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities including quantity take-offs, budgeting, value engineering, constructability reviews, bid analysis, and GMP preparation.
• Work with preconstruction, operations, procurement, consultants, clients, and trade partners throughout the preconstruction process.
• Prepare milestone estimates, cost plans, variance reports, budget control reports, and pricing for alternates or design options.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and scopes to identify gaps, overlaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate trade partner pricing, evaluate bids, and ensure estimates are complete, accurate, and aligned with current market conditions.
• Participate in client, consultant, and internal estimate review meetings, clearly communicating cost impacts and recommendations.
• Support site logistics, general conditions, and operational input during estimating and bidding.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior estimating staff as required.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Project engineering

Field supervision

Purchasing

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Construction Management degree/diploma

Engineering degree

Building Technology diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

BIM-based take-off

Job description

MatchBoxConsultingGroupislookingforaSeniorEstimatoronbehalfofawell-establishedconstructioncompany.

Thisisanopportunitytoleadpreconstructionandestimatingactivitiesoncomplexcommercial,institutional,andindustrialconstructionprojects.WorkingcloselywiththeChiefEstimatorandprojectteams,youwillhelpshapeprojectbudgetsfromearlydesignthroughbiddingandGMPsubmission.

KeyResponsibilities

• Lead estimating activities including quantity take-offs, budgeting, value engineering, constructability reviews, bid analysis, and GMP preparation.
• Work with preconstruction, operations, procurement, consultants, clients, and trade partners throughout the preconstruction process.
• Prepare milestone estimates, cost plans, variance reports, budget control reports, and pricing for alternates or design options.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and scopes to identify gaps, overlaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate trade partner pricing, evaluate bids, and ensure estimates are complete, accurate, and aligned with current market conditions.
• Participate in client, consultant, and internal estimate review meetings, clearly communicating cost impacts and recommendations.
• Support site logistics, general conditions, and operational input during estimating and bidding.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior estimating staff as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 8 years of estimating, preconstruction, project engineering, field supervision, or purchasing experience within a general contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, trade practices, and local market conditions.
• Proven ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contract documents, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Experience preparing conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, lump-sum bids, and GMP submissions.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software; BIM-based quantity take-off experience is an asset.

AboutMatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

EqualOpportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

WorkPermits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

FurtherConsideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com