Senior Estimator, Construction Projects

Jump! Recruteurs; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Estimator for Construction Projects to lead budget evaluations and optimize financial proposals. In this strategic role, you will analyze project plans, prepare precise resource quantifications, and manage subcontractor quotations. Join a growing company that values innovation and agility, offering competitive compensation, generous vacation, and professional development support. If you have a strong background in construction estimation and a passion for detail-oriented work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

4 weeks of vacation

5 personal/sick days

Parking or public transit pass covered

Fees to professional association reimbursed

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in building project estimation with a general contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans to define work packages for specialized trades.
• Prepare detailed estimates and manage the request for quotation process.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Technical Training in Estimating

Construction Engineering

Tools

Excel

Planswift

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Reporting to the Director of the Estimating Department, the Senior Estimator, Construction Projects, will play a strategic role in the budget evaluation of large-scale projects. Your expertise will help structure robust financial proposals and guide the supplier and subcontractor selection process.

Your Key Contributions

• In-depth analysis of plans and specifications to define the work packages to be assigned to specialized trades.
• Prepare precise quantifications of required resources (materials, labor, equipment).
• Prepare detailed estimates based on current data and submitted prices.
• Recommend alternative approaches to optimize costs (technical merit).
• Develop pre-purchase, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Manage the request for quotation process with subcontractors.
• Compare and evaluate the offers received to formulate clear recommendations.
• Participate in contractual discussions with selected partners.
• Ensure the transfer of information to project management teams.
• Maintain an up-to-date internal database of unit costs and work methods.
• Support teams during the execution phase with budget tracking and change management.
• Participate in technical and kick-off meetings as required by the project.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in building project estimation with a general contractor.
• Technical training in estimating, construction engineering, or equivalent.
• Very good knowledge of construction processes and industry standards.
• Proficiency in calculation, drawing, and estimation tools (Excel, Planswift, Revit, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Ability to work methodically, rigorously, and with attention to detail.
• Analytical skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a growing company, where people, innovation, and agility are at the heart of our decisions.
• Competitive compensation starting at $110,000-$145,000.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• + 5 personal/sick days.
• Parking or public transit pass covered.
• Fees to your professional association reimbursed.

Location:

Montreal

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