Senior Estimator – ICI

Green Infrastructure Partners; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive group benefits program

Retirement savings program

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners in Markham, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for Design-Build projects up to $1B. You will interpret drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and assemble bid submissions with labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to meet tight tender deadlines.

The role requires a civil engineering or civil technology degree, 7–10 years in construction, and hands-on estimating experience with InEight or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Technology preferred.
• 7-10 years’ experience in construction, with 7+ years’ experience in estimating.
• Direct experience in Design-Build estimates and team processes.
• Experience using a commercial bidding platform (In Eight Estimate preferable).
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Proficiency in an estimating package; Word and Excel would be an asset.
• Thorough understanding OPSS and CDED.
• Results-driven with ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Perform quantity take-offs from tender drawings.
• Cost out tender costs and potential scope changes.
• Prepare initial tender schedule for handoff to field staff.
• Prepare bid bond and insurance request forms.
• Lead Design-Build projects through tender stage.
• Present project scope, timing, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Close tenders and ensure accuracy of submissions.
• Maintain tender files and correspondence.
• Provide job cost evaluations to management.
• Mentor junior employees and help enforce department standards.

Skills

Read drawings

Estimating experience

Commercial bidding experience

Interpret specs

Driver's license

Education

Civil Eng degree

Civil Tech degree

Tools

In Eight Estimate

Estimating software

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will prepare detailed cost estimates using estimating software of the full project scope including labour, equipment, raw materials, purchased equipment and subcontractors. Tender closings are to meet all submission deadlines.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

ESTIMATING & TENDER PREPARATION

• Accurately interpret and comprehend tender drawings and specifications for all projects up to $1 Billion
• Perform and/or direct quantity take-offs from tender drawings
• Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs (labour, material, equipment, subcontractors)
• Cost out potential scope changes/additional costs/claims
• Prepare initial tender schedule for handoff to field staff
• Prepare bid bond and insurance request forms

TENDER MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY

• Successfully and independently lead Design-Build projects through the tender stage
• Chair meetings and set project goals
• Present project scope, staging, timing, risks, constraints, and cost-saving opportunities
• Close tenders (reviews, sub-proposal analysis)
• Accountable for accuracy of tender submissions
• Maintain files and correspondence on active tenders

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION & PROJECT SUPPORT

• Customer follow-up on submitted tenders/proposals
• Communicate with field staff and clients
• Provide technical support to field staff
• Monitor active projects and provide job cost evaluations to management

LEADERSHIP, PROCESS & TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Mentorship of junior employees
• Assist in maintaining estimating department policies, procedures, and standards
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree – Civil Engineering or College Graduate – Civil Technology preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in the construction industry, with 7+ years’ experience in estimating.
• Direct experience in Design-Build estimates and team processes.
• Experience using a commercial bidding platform (In Eight Estimate preferable)
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Computer proficiency – proficiency in an estimating package is a must, and Word and Excel would be an asset.
• Thorough understanding OPSS and CDED.
• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected Base Salary: $100,000 – $160,000.00 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and work location.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP", is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.