Senior Estimator - Mid/High-rise Residential - Toronto

Michael Page International (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental insurance

RRSP matching

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Michael Page International (Canada) is seeking a Senior Estimator to shape mid-rise and high-rise residential projects in the Greater Toronto Area. You will lead budgeting, cost planning, and cost-control activities from early planning through construction.

The role requires reviewing designs, performing quantity take-offs, and driving cost efficiency in collaboration with development, design, procurement and finance teams. Mentoring junior estimators is also expected.

Qualifications

• 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 certificates 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 drawings and cost information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and provide recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.

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 budgeting.
• Lead cost-benefit analysis on strategic and sustainability initiatives and provide recommendations.
• Lead zero-based budgeting exercises to build and refine project budgets from the ground up.
• Drive value engineering opportunities to achieve cost efficiency with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor industry best practices, market trends, and technologies, sharing insights internally.
• Support development of standard project finishes, features, and upgrade programs with cost guidance.
• Lead budget reviews during construction, identifying risks and variances.
• Review and assess trade extras related to post-tender design changes, with cost impact guidance.
• Mentor junior estimating team members as needed.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Cost control

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Excel

Procore

Education

Post-secondary degree in architecture/engineering/construction/project management

Tools

Excel

Word

Estimating software

Construction management systems

JDE

Procore

Job description

• A major, well know Mid/High-rise Developer operating across Ontario
• Looking for their newest Senior Estimator within the GTA

About Our Client

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

Senior Estimator - Mid/High-rise Residential - Toronto

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.

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

The Successful Applicant

Senior Estimator - Mid/High-rise Residential - Toronto

Skills & Experience

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.

• 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.

What's on Offer

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

Excellent benefits package including:

• 100% Health/dental insurance
• Matched RRSP
• Annual Bonuses