Senior Estimator - Mid/High-rise Residential - Toronto

Michael Page; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental insurance

RRSP matching

Annual bonuses

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Senior Estimator for mid-rise and high-rise residential projects in the GTA. You will shape budgets, perform cost planning, and drive cost-control with cross-functional teams from planning through construction.

The role requires strong estimating expertise, advanced Excel and industry software proficiency, plus experience mentoring junior staff. Competitive salary and benefits offered in a major Ontario developer environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience as a construction estimator.
• Post-secondary degree in architecture, engineering, construction and/or project management.
• Strong ability to perform quantity take-offs across all trade disciplines using computer software.
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with interpretation of drawings and costs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of budgets for mid-rise and high-rise projects.
• Review design documents and perform detailed quantity take-offs for budgeting.
• Lead cost-benefit analysis and support decision-making.
• Lead zero-based budgeting and refine project budgets.
• Drive value engineering with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior estimators and monitor risks and opportunities.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Numeracy

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Team collaboration

Education

Architecture/Engineering/Construction/PM degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Estimating software

Construction management systems

JDE

Procore

Job description

A major, well known Residential Developer, operating across Ontario is looking for their newest Senior Estimator to join their Mid/High-rise division within the GTA.

Our client is a well known residential developer operating across Ontario and specialising in a mixture of Low, Mid & High-rise residential construction.

Description

As a Senior Estimator you will help shape complex mid-rise and high-rise communities from early planning through construction. In this role, you will lead construction cost planning, budget management, and cost-control support while partnering closely with construction, development, design, procurement, and finance teams.

This is an opportunity to bring your estimating expertise to high-profile urban projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of construction budgets for multi-million dollar mid-rise and high-rise projects.
• Review construction design documents and perform detailed quantity take-offs across multiple trade disciplines for construction budgeting.
• Lead cost-benefit analysis on the organisation's strategic and sustainability initiatives and provide recommendations to support decision-making.
• Lead and support zero-based budgeting exercises to build, validate, and refine project budgets from the ground up.
• Drive value engineering opportunities to achieve cost efficiency in collaboration with cross-functional project teams.
• Monitor industry best practices, market trends, emerging processes, and technologies, and share relevant insights internally.
• Support the development of standard project finishes, features, and upgrade programs, providing cost guidance and recommendations.
• Lead budget reviews during the construction stage, identifying risks, variances, and opportunities for cost management.
• Review and assess trade extras related to post-tender design changes, providing recommendations on cost impact and validity.
• Provide guidance and support to junior estimating team members as needed.

Profile

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience as a construction estimator, ideally with mid-rise and/or high-rise residential projects.
• Post-secondary degree(s) and/or certificate(s) in architecture, engineering, construction and/or project management.
• Strong ability to perform quantity take-offs across all trade disciplines using computer software.
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex construction drawings and cost information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and provide recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Computer literacy, with strong knowledge of Excel, Word, estimating software, and construction management systems.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude, responsive, action oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of deliverables.
• Experience with JDE and Procore systems would be useful.
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior estimators or project team members.

This role would suit a senior estimator looking to join a major, well known organisation or a strong intermediate estimator looking for that next step up in their career.

Job Offer

A basic salary of up to $120,000 (dependent upon experience)

Excellent benefits package including:

100% Health/dental insurance

Matched RRSP

Annual Bonuses

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants