Senior Estimator – Industrial & Commercial Bids

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Ontario team, focusing on industrial and commercial construction estimates from drawings through tender submission.

You will manage multi-trade estimates, analyze costs, and develop competitive bids while maintaining profitability. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of estimating experience within an industrial or commercial GC setting, with strong reading of drawings, materials knowledge, and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong background with an industrial or commercial General Contractor.
• Proven ability to estimate projects up to approximately $10M.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and understanding of multiple construction trades.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and project requirements.
• Experience working directly with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Strategic mindset with the confidence to question estimates, identify risks, and find opportunities.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with construction estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for industrial and commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documents.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and analyze labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, and opportunities during the estimating process.
• Develop accurate and competitive bids while maintaining project profitability.
• Participate in site visits and pre-tender meetings as required.
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Review and challenge estimates to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Assist with project turnover from estimating to operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and industry partners.
• Contribute to business development and identifying potential project opportunities.

Skills

Estimating experience

Industrial/Commercial GC

Bid estimation up to ~$10M

Read drawings & specs

Quantity takeoffs

Construction methods

Client & subcontractor relations

Communication & negotiation

Organization & attention to detail

Independent work

Strategic risk/opportunity

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Ontario team, focusing on industrial and commercial construction estimates from drawings through tender submission.

You will manage multi-trade estimates, analyze costs, and develop competitive bids while maintaining profitability. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of estimating experience within an industrial or commercial GC setting, with strong reading of drawings, materials knowledge, and client-facing skills.