Senior Structural Estimator — Lead Multi-Discipline Projects

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to develop, manage, and coordinate cost estimates for building and facility projects worldwide. Lead a team of discipline estimators and coordinate scheduling, costing, and stakeholder communications.

The role covers projects from $1 million to $2 billion across commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure-adjacent facilities. Strong coordination across civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical scopes is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Operations Management, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in estimating and construction roles.
• Professional certifications such as AACE, RICS, ASPE, PMI, DBIA, or related credentials are assets.
• Field experience on building or facility projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multi-discipline cost estimates and construction schedules.
• Develop detailed estimates for architectural systems, building envelope, interiors, finishes, doors/hardware, and related components.
• Coordinate input from estimating disciplines into a single cost estimate.
• Prepare basis of cost estimate reports for end users.
• Coordinate site-specific estimating criteria including wage and productivity rates.
• Review drawings to identify risks and opportunities for competitive pricing.

Skills

Cost estimating

Construction planning

Multi-discipline coordination

Project risk analysis

Vendor pricing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Operations Management, Business Management, or related field

Tools

InEight Estimate

Sage Timberline Estimating

On-Screen Take-Off

MCASES MII

IPE

HCSS

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to develop, manage, and coordinate cost estimates for building and facility projects worldwide. Lead a team of discipline estimators and coordinate scheduling, costing, and stakeholder communications.

The role covers projects from $1 million to $2 billion across commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure-adjacent facilities. Strong coordination across civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical scopes is required.