Senior Estimator

Contract Scotland; Toronto; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company in Canada seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to oversee estimating processes for various infrastructure projects. The role requires 10-12 years of experience in heavy civil sectors and effective team leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up estimates and preparing construction schedules. This position offers a competitive salary of up to CA$160K.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of estimating experience in civil or infrastructure.
• Ability to develop skills of less experienced estimators.
• Advanced understanding of tender documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop coaching skills with the estimating team.
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
• Lead the estimating team during the estimate lifecycle.

Skills

Project risk analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma training program

Tools

MS Excel

Primavera

OnScreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Agtek

Job description

Senior Estimator - Infrastructure - Mississauga, ON Canada

Employment Type: Permanent FT (CAN)

Workplace Type: Office

Our client is an employee‑owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top‑tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on‑going learning and career development opportunities.

As a Senior Estimator you will:

• Develop coaching and mentoring skills with the estimating team throughout all aspects of the estimating process
• Determine the project scope of work
• Set‑up and complete estimates in company standard estimating program
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules based on self‑perform productivities and subcontractor input to determine project duration and resulting overhead costs
• Complete estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, and subtrade plugs
• Identify and develop constructability requirements for project construction
• Analyse design criteria and recommend best options based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials
• Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings
• Analyse and propose potential strategies, advantages, or innovations for the project that could provide our client with a more competitive bid
• Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values
• Analyse subcontractor bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included
• Participate in or lead the bid close on medium‑size projects
• Oversee bid closings of mid to large projects led by more junior team members
• Assemble conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data
• Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on medium‑size projects
• Engage in subcontractor post‑award scope clarification and negotiation

Prepare an estimate schedule of all activities required to complete a fully quantified and costed estimate (or delegated scopes) based on a full review of the Estimate Checklist, including milestone dates and any required support resources

Lead a team of support estimators and operational staff, assisting with planning their time, oversee delegation and quality of work, and compiling all input on medium to large complexity projects

Lead / manage the Kick‑Off Meeting, weekly strategy meetings, and any formal meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet the milestone dates established

Work autonomously to prioritize the work, set deliverables, and select the appropriate work execution methods, as well as fostering autonomy for the rest of the team

Lead the estimating team while managing, mentoring, and reviewing the work of E3 and E2 estimators as well as other support staff throughout the estimate lifecycle, ensuring an understanding and accuracy of tasks are achieved and objectives or goals are met

Demonstrate a competitive passion and high‑performance attitude

Remain accountable for estimating responsibilities and hold supporting estimators to the same degree of accountability

Qualifications and experience:

• Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school; Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, and LEAN experience are all assets
• Ability to understand, utilize, and communicate specialized information in speech and written text
• 10‑12 years of a combination of field and estimating experience in heavy civil, transit or infrastructure industries; design‑build experience and proficiency in a variety of general procurement methods is an asset
• Proficiency in the use of our client’s software suite, MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred), quantification software (such as OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modelling is an asset
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and time management abilities
• Advanced degree of aptitude in comprehending tender documents, specifications, and drawings, with an understanding of contractual requirements
• In‑depth understanding of all construction scopes of work with the ability to develop scopes of work for our client‑initiated tenders
• Ability to develop less experienced estimators’ skills through teaching, training, and guidance throughout the estimate lifecycle
• Ability to foster and develop relationships

For the right candidate, this position offers a competitive salary up to CA$ 160K

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application