Senior Estimator, Building Construction

Ledcor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Building is seeking a Senior Estimator with 10+ years of experience leading preconstruction for commercial and light industrial projects. You will work with the estimating team to provide strategic direction on bids and ensure accurate, competitive estimates aligned with business objectives.

You will collaborate to guide bid strategy across hard bid, cost-plus, and design-build, leveraging OST and BIM tools to support informed decision-making, with on-site management experience considered

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive estimating experience within ICI construction.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in CM, QS, Estimating, Eng or related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office and OST; BIM familiarity is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation and analyze quotes.
• Prepare bid estimates from plans, specs, proposals, and site visits.
• Perform quantity take-offs and document handover with safety/legislation.
• Integrate drawings and specs into bids and review RFIs.
• Develop project schedules based on estimates with project teams.
• Present estimate proposals and use historical data for insights.
• Participate in major trade pre-award meetings.

Skills

Estimating experience

Quantity take-offs

Bid strategy

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

OST

MS Office

BIM modeling

Job description

Description

You're a Senior Estimator with 10+ years of experience leading preconstruction efforts for commercial and light industrial projects. In this role, you will work within our estimating team to provide strategic direction on bids and ensure the delivery of accurate, competitive estimates aligned with business objectives.

As a key contributor to project success, you'll collaborate with the estimating team to guide bid strategy across hard bid, cost-plus, and design-build projects, leveraging your expertise and advanced estimating tools (OST) to support informed decision-making.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation efforts, analyzing quotes to support selection on large and complex bids
• Analyze plans, specifications, and proposals to prepare comprehensive bid estimates, including site visits, quantity take-offs, and pricing
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs across all estimate areas, ensuring clear documentation for project team handover, including safety and security requirements per Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
• Integrate drawing specifications, terms, and conditions into bids, and review RFIs prior to submission
• Develop project and execution schedules based on estimates, incorporating input from project teams and trades
• Present estimate proposals and conceptual estimates to stakeholders and management, using historical data and insights
• Participate in major trade pre-award meetings as required

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive estimating experience within ICI construction; on-site project management experience is an asset
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, Onscreen Take Off (OST), and related estimating software; familiarity with BIM modeling is an asset
• Strong understanding of trade-related drawings, specifications, and construction documents, with the ability to assess completeness and provide direction
• Knowledge of construction costs, budgeting, and project schedule development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders

Working Conditions

• Office based position

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

1100 - 1st Street SE, Calgary, AB