Senior ICI Estimator: Lead Full-Cycle Preconstruction

David Aplin Recruiting

Calgary

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is assisting a Calgary-based contractor in finding a Senior ICI Estimator to lead full-cycle estimating across commercial and institutional projects. The role demands ownership of budgets, value engineering input, and collaboration with operations, consultants, and owners from concept through tender.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in construction estimating, 5+ years with a General Contractor, and strong Excel/estimating software skills.

Qualifications

10+ years of construction estimating experience.
Minimum 5 years estimating experience with a General Contractor.
Proven ability to independently prepare and manage complete project estimates.
Experience estimating commercial and institutional (ICI) construction projects.
Experience with both new construction and renovation projects.
Strong understanding of construction methods, labour productivity, cost drivers, and market conditions.
Advanced proficiency with Excel and construction estimating software.
Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead complete estimating assignments from conceptual budgeting through final tender submission.
Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and pricing requirements.
Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes.
Develop project cost estimates, budgets, contingencies, escalations, and risk assessments.
Solicit, analyze, level, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
Participate in bid strategy development and pursuit planning.
Support preconstruction planning activities and design development reviews.
Provide value engineering recommendations and constructability input.
Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, consultants, and owners throughout project development.
Present and defend cost estimates to internal stakeholders and clients.
Track and analyze estimated versus actual project costs to support continuous improvement initiatives.