Senior Estimator (Relocate to Canada)

Global Professional Consultants Ireland; Galway; On-site; EUR 98,294 - 102,649; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Dental

Relocation support

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants Ireland is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead complex project estimates and mentor junior team members. The role requires a strong understanding of cost analysis and project risks, and the candidate will participate in strategic and competitive analyses to enhance bid competitiveness.

The position offers a salary range of $158,000 to $165,000 CAD, along with benefits including work permit fees coverage, relocation support, healthcare, and bonus options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field and estimating experience, with skills in design-build and procurement.
• Strong comprehension of tender documents, specifications, and contracts.
• Ability to train and mentor estimators while fostering professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex project estimates and manage deadlines.
• Prepare and complete project estimates including costs and subcontractor pricing.
• Analyze design criteria and propose cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Field and estimating experience

Proficiency in MS Excel

Communication and leadership

Software suites expertise

Education

3rd level degree in relevant programme

Tools

Primavera

OnScreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Agtek

Job description

Senior Estimator (Relocate to Canada)

Reporting to the Chief Estimator or Estimate Manager, the Senior Estimator leads complex project estimates, manages deadlines, and mentors junior team members. They accurately determine project scopes, quantify costs, interpret tender documents, and collaborate with internal teams and trade partners. With strong market knowledge and historical data insights, they develop strategies to secure work and compile conceptual estimates.

Duties:

• Estimating & Cost Analysis: Prepare and complete project estimates, including general conditions, labour, equipment, material costs, and subcontractor pricing.
• Project Scope & Risk Management: Determine project scope, identify risks, and propose cost mitigation strategies while assessing opportunities for cost savings.
• Scheduling & Productivity Assessment: Develop preliminary construction schedules and apply historically accurate labour and equipment productivities.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Select, invite, and evaluate subcontractor bids, ensuring full scope coverage, and engage in post-award negotiations.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor estimating teams, oversee bid closings, delegate tasks, and ensure quality control in estimating processes.
• Strategic & Competitive Analysis: Analyze design criteria, propose innovative strategies, and recommend cost-effective solutions to enhance bid competitiveness.
• Stakeholder Communication & Risk Assessment: Conduct meetings, manage timelines, ensure compliance with bonding/insurance requirements, and collaborate with operational teams.

Requirements:

• Education & Certifications: 3rd level degree in relevant programme related to role.
• Experience & Skills: 5+ years of field and estimating experience, with design-build and procurement method proficiency as assets; strong comprehension of tender documents, specifications, and contracts.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in software suites, MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred), quantification tools (OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modeling.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to train and mentor estimators while fostering professional relationships.

Benefits:

• Salary $158,000 to $165,000 CAD (Circa €106k to €111k)
• Work Permit Fees Covered
• Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Relocation (Circa $20k CAD)