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Senior Estimator - Buildings

Job in Oakville, Ontario, B8B, Canada
Listing for: Talencity Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 149000 CAD Yearly CAD 100000.00 149000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The recruitment process for this role does not involve the use of artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. Decisions related to applicants are made by qualified reviewers.

Work Experience 10+ years

Salary / Pay Rate $100000 to $149000

Travel Required None listed

Vacancy Type Existing Vacancy

City Oakville

State/Province Ontario

L6H

Job Description
Our client, a leading construction organization located in Oakville is looking for an experienced General/Building Construction Estimator with 10+ years’ experience in a similar role. The company is growing its team and they need you.

Experience
Your experience you bring will include:

Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $200 million in various delivery methods.

Knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines.

Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures.

Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, and competitors to develop win strategies.

Responsibilities

Leads medium-to-large estimates or components of large estimates and is accountable for that specific scope of work. Leads win strategy development.

Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.

Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents and identifies missing information.

Leads the development of conceptual estimate proposal submissions and presentations to support construction management and design-build pursuits.

Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.

Benefits

Professional culture, focused on Process, Safety and Quality

Opportunities for professional growth, RRSP contribution

Next Steps

Apply online or visit

We thank all applicants but due to the volume of applications, we will only be in touch with qualified candidates to discuss next steps.

Required Skills / Experience

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.

12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6–12 months of on‑site experience is preferred.

Knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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