Senior Estimator, Transportation Infrastructure

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee owned

Competitive wages

Benefits program

RRSP matching

Educational assistance

Annual salary reviews

Leadership conferences

Job summary

Chandos is seeking an experienced estimator to shape winning bids for municipal, transit, bridge and water infrastructure projects in Canada. You will develop estimating strategies, perform quantity take-offs, and collaborate with owners, consultants and trade partners to position Chandos for success.

This is a senior, client‑facing role where you lead workshops, evaluate subcontractor pricing, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement while delivering cost certainty and value through

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience with a General Contractor or Construction Manager organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop winning bid strategies for complex infrastructure pursuits.
• Prepare and coordinate estimates from concept through tender.
• Lead value engineering and estimating workshops.
• Perform quantity take-offs and evaluate subcontractor pricing.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and competitive advantages.
• Provide constructability input and collaborate with operations teams.

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

We are Chandos.

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit ofinnovation,collaboration, andsustainabilityin all that we do.

We are100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives,youbenefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who aregritty,accountable, anddriven -with amindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like anentrepreneurand build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

You'll help shape winning project pursuits from concept through construction start, working alongside clients, consultants, operations teams, and trade partners to deliver cost certainty and value on complex infrastructure projects.

• LRT systems and transit infrastructure
• Transit stations, hubs, and bus facilities
• Bridges and major structures
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities

This is not a quantity surveying role. We're looking for someone who understands how projects are won, how they are built, and how to develop estimating strategies that position Chandos for success.

What You'll Do

• Develop winning bid strategies for complex infrastructure pursuits.
• Prepare and coordinate estimates from concept through tender.
• Lead value engineering and estimating workshops.
• Perform quantity take-offs and evaluate subcontractor pricing.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and competitive advantages.
• Provide constructability input and collaborate with operations teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and trade partners.
• Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and estimate reviews.
• 10+ years of estimating experience experience with aGeneral Contractor or Construction Management organization.
• Experience estimating municipal or transportation infrastructure projects such as:
  • LRT and transit infrastructure
  • Transit stations and bus facilities
  • Bridges and structures
  • Water and wastewater facilities
• Experience with Construction Management, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, or other collaborative delivery models.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, risk analysis, constructability, procurement, and project execution.
• Proven ability to develop winning pursuit and bid strategies.
• Strong relationships within the local subcontractor and supplier market.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

You’ll Be Successful If You

• Think like a builder, not just a calculator.
• Understand that winning work is about more than the lowest number.
• Can clearly communicate and defend cost recommendations.
• Enjoy collaborating with owners, consultants, operations teams, and trade partners.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple pursuits.

Background

General Contractor or Construction Manager delivering municipal, transit, bridge, water, or wastewater infrastructure projects.

Not the Ideal Background

Primarily highway paving, asphalt, road resurfacing, quantity surveying, or developer-side estimating.

Additional Information

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is onlyone classof units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should betreated equal. We talk about being anentrepreneurial-mindedorganization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well roundedemployer paid benefits programincluding health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching programto aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistancefor employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferencesthat allow employees to connect and collaborate

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure

Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants (though we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription). However, some of our external staffing partners may utilize AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience.

This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.

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