Senior Estimator Buildings Lead

Pomerleau; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Senior Estimator – Preconstruction Lead in Vancouver. This leadership role is essential for driving bid processes, ensuring competitive and risk-aware submissions, and maintaining relationships with clients.

The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in estimating for ICI projects and will lead teams to develop winning strategies and ensure seamless transitions to operations.

Benefits include a hybrid work model, RRSP matching, and minimum 4 weeks of vacation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of estimating experience within the ICI sector (healthcare, education, civic).
• Proven ability to independently lead full-cycle bids in public tender environments.
• Experience working with consultants and public owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle bid process from strategy to submission.
• Act as preconstruction lead for cost planning and scope definition.
• Develop competitive bid strategies aligned with client priorities.

Skills

Estimating experience in ICI Institutional Buildings

Ability to lead full-cycle bids

Understanding of public procurement processes

Experience with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups

Education

Degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Senior Estimator – Preconstruction Lead

Estimation is an art that drives opportunity and growth at the forefront of the construction process. In this leadership role, you will act as the Senior Estimator and Preconstruction Lead, owning the full bid process end-to-end while ensuring alignment on cost, scope, schedule, and risk.

You are not only responsible for producing estimates; you lead the entire pursuit, from early strategy and positioning through final submission and transition to operations. You serve as the single point of accountability during preconstruction, ensuring every pursuit is structured, competitive, and risk-aware.

This role is central to our growth, combining technical estimating expertise with project leadership, allowing you to shape winning strategies, mentor teams, and elevate how we pursue work.

What you will do

• Lead the full-cycle bid process from early pursuit strategy through to final submission
• Act as the preconstruction lead, owning cost planning, scope definition, and pricing strategy for buildings projects
• Develop competitive bid strategies, win themes, and commercial approaches aligned with client priorities
• Oversee detailed quantity take-offs, pricing, and subcontractor trade coverage
• Validate assumptions, identify and close scope gaps, and ensure complete and accurate pricing
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders throughout the pursuit phase
• Lead and coordinate internal preconstruction teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely delivery
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies early in the process
• Ensure a seamless and well-documented handoff to operations for successful project execution

What you bring

• 7+ years of estimating experience within the ICI Institutional Buildings sector (e.g., healthcare, education, civic)
• Proven ability to independently lead full-cycle bids, particularly within public tender environments
• Strong understanding of public procurement processes, bid compliance, and institutional project delivery models
• Experience working with consultants, public owners, and multidisciplinary stakeholder groups
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.