Senior Estimator

Location: Whitby Region (Gormley)

A leading civil and industrial construction contractor is seeking a  Senior Estimator – Civil Construction  to manage estimating and pre-construction activities for complex infrastructure and industrial projects across Ontario. This role is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, supporting bid strategy, coordinating subcontractor pricing, and mentoring junior estimators.

The ideal candidate has  8+ years of civil estimating experience , with strong expertise in  self-performed concrete, excavation, and underground utilities . The Senior Estimator will collaborate closely with operations, project management, and leadership to ensure accurate, competitive, and executable bids.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare detailed  self-performed estimates  for civil construction scopes including earthworks, concrete, underground utilities, and structural work.

Perform  quantity take-offs  from drawings, specifications, and site documentation.

Develop cost breakdowns for  labour, equipment, materials, and subcontracted work

Incorporate productivity rates, logistics considerations, and risk allowances into pricing

Align estimate assumptions with construction means and methods

Pre-construction & Bid Management

Lead preparation of  bids, proposals, and budgets  for public and private sector projects.

Participate in  bid strategy reviews , identifying scope gaps, construct-ability issues, and risks

Issue and manage  RFQs/RFPs  to subcontractors and suppliers

Review subcontractor pricing, exclusions, and commercial terms

Prepare tender submissions, clarifications, and supporting documentation

Mentor and support  junior estimators  on take-offs, pricing, and scope reviews.

Coordinate with  project managers, engineers, and operations teams  for post-award handover

Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Utilize estimating tools such as  Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, Excel, AutoCAD/Civil 3D , and scheduling software

Maintain and improve  cost databases, productivity benchmarks, and estimating templates

Support continuous improvement initiatives for estimating accuracy and efficiency

Requirements
Required Experience

Minimum  8 years of estimating experience  in civil construction

Strong background in  self-performed concrete, excavation, and underground utilities

Experience preparing  full-scope civil estimates independently

Knowledge of construction methods, productivity rates, and cost modeling

Experience with contract review, bid analysis, change pricing, and risk assessment

Required Skills

Civil quantity take-offs and cost estimating

Subcontractor and supplier coordination

Bid strategy and proposal development

Risk identification and mitigation

Strong analytical and organizational skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to meet tight bid deadlines

Software & Tools

MS Excel

Project scheduling tools (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)

Education

Degree or diploma in  Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating , or related field

Certifications (Preferred)

Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Competitive compensation and performance incentives

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development and training support

Paid vacation and flexible work environment

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