Senior Estimator - Industrial/ Nuclear

Aplin; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Equity participation

Long-term career progression

Collaborative project environment

Limited travel requirements

Job summary

Aplin seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to join a flagship project team supporting one of Canada's most significant infrastructure developments. The role focuses on leading estimating across planning and pre-construction for a $1.5B Chalk River Nuclear Research Facility under an IPD model, collaborating with architects, engineers, and trade partners.

Expect to drive cost estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies, with hands-on leadership of the estimating team and a focus on value

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience in industrial, institutional, heavy commercial, or large-scale construction environments.
• Proven involvement in major projects valued at $1B+ or similar scale and complexity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and industry-standard estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities throughout project planning and pre-construction phases.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with designers, consultants, and trade partners within an integrated project team.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimization efforts.
• Mentor and provide leadership to estimating team members.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Cost analysis

Excel

Contracting workflows

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a highly respected General Contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join a flagship project team supporting one of Canada's most significant infrastructure developments.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a $1.5B landmark project at the Chalk River Nuclear Research Facility while working within a collaborative Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) environment alongside architects, engineers, and trade partners.

About the Project

• Large-scale project located approximately two hours from downtown Ottawa
• Estimated value of approximately $1.5 billion
• Currently entering a critical estimating phase after several years of planning and development
• Delivered using an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model
• Complex facility combining:
  • Advanced laboratories
  • Office space
  • Fuel research facilities
  • Nuclear hot cells
• Approximately two years remaining on the project, with opportunities to transition onto future major projects thereafter

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities throughout project planning and pre-construction phases
• Develop detailed cost estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies
• Collaborate closely with designers, consultants, and trade partners within an integrated project team
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify risks and opportunities
• Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimization efforts
• Mentor and provide leadership to estimating team members

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience within industrial, institutional, heavy commercial, or large-scale construction environments
• Strong experience working for a General Contractor
• Proven involvement in major projects valued at $1B+ or projects of similar scale and complexity
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to drive results within multidisciplinary teams
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and industry-standard estimating software
• Valid driver's license and willingness to attend occasional site visits
• Eligible to obtain Reliability Security Clearance
• Recent and verifiable residency and employment history strongly preferred

Note:Previous nuclear experience is not required.

What We're Looking For

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Comfortable working in evolving and complex project environments
• Able to balance attention to detail with sound commercial judgment
• Effective in multi-stakeholder project settings
• Equally capable of working independently and within large collaborative teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary:$115,000 - $160,000
• Employee ownership and equity participation opportunities
• Long-term career progression on some of Canada's most significant construction projects
• Collaborative and innovative project environment
• Limited travel requirements, typically one site visit or overnight trip per month

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.