Senior Estimator: Lead Major Construction Budgets & Bids

Modern Technical Staffing Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technical Staffing Inc. is assisting a Toronto-based client, a full-service design, construction and real estate development firm, in finding a Senior Estimator.

You will lead major cost estimates, develop bid strategies, and coordinate with subtrades to ensure competitive and accurate tender submissions. The role requires 10+ years in progressive estimating on large ICI projects, expertise in CCDC2/CCDC5B tenders, and proficiency with estimating software.

Qualifications

• Academic background in construction/engineering and/or an estimating designation.
• 10+ years in progressive estimating roles with GC/CM on large to mid-size ICI projects.
• Strong skills in estimating software and ability to generate detailed budgets.
• Deep knowledge of CCDC2 and CCDC5B tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents for requirements and risk.
• Review plans and specs in detail.
• Interpret bid submission requirements.
• Develop bid strategies and manage budget/tender processes.
• Prepare budgets, cost proposals and value engineering for diverse delivery methods.
• Coordinate with subtrades and industry professionals.

Skills

Estimating software

Bid/tender analysis

Cost estimation

Tendering procedures

Leadership

Education

Construction/Engineering degree or estimating designation

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Modern Technical Staffing Inc. is assisting a Toronto-based client, a full-service design, construction and real estate development firm, in finding a Senior Estimator.

You will lead major cost estimates, develop bid strategies, and coordinate with subtrades to ensure competitive and accurate tender submissions. The role requires 10+ years in progressive estimating on large ICI projects, expertise in CCDC2/CCDC5B tenders, and proficiency with estimating software.