Senior Estimator

Markham, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 27, 2026
1 position

$130,000–$165,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead estimates and tender submissions for large heavy civil infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, and bridges, managing bids from document review and quantity take-offs through pricing, review, and submission. Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, field operations, and project teams; support construction cost tracking; and mentor junior estimators while improving estimating processes.

Job details

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil (Roads, Highways & Bridges) Full-time Perm Location: Toronto (in-office) Monday-Friday Compensation & Perks Salary: $130,000 – $165,000 (based on experience) Annual performance bonus Comprehensive health & dental benefits Retirement savings program Strong career growth and advancement opportunities Role Overview Senior Estimator with 10+ years in heavy civil construction, specializing in roads, highways, bridges, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Estimating & Tender Preparation Interpret and analyze tender drawings, specifications, and contract documents (including projects up to $1B in value) Perform or oversee quantity take-offs from drawings and models Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors Evaluate and price scope changes, claims, and additional work Develop preliminary construction schedules for field handoff Prepare bid bonds, insurance documentation, and tender submissions Tender Management & Delivery Lead Design-Build and complex infrastructure bids through full tender lifecycle Coordinate and chair pre-bid and strategy meetings Present project scope, sequencing, risks, constraints, and value engineering opportunities Conduct bid reviews and analyze subcontractor proposals Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all submissions Maintain organized tender documentation and communications Support closing of competitive bids within deadlines Stakeholder Communication & Project Support Follow up with clients on submitted proposals and bids Collaborate with field operations and project management teams Provide technical and cost support during construction execution Monitor active projects and support job cost tracking and reporting Leadership & Development Mentor junior estimators and support team development Contribute to improving estimating processes, tools, and standards Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department Requirements 10+ years in civil/heavy civil construction (roads, highways, bridges, infrastructure) Experience with Design-Build and large infrastructure projects Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents Proficiency with estimating software (InEight Estimate preferred) Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills Knowledge of OPSS and CDED standards Experience with MTO and/or municipal projects Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Valid driver’s license AI-enabled tools may be used to sort applications based on job-related criteria. All AI generated results are vetted by our team and the decision of which candidates move forward is always made by a human.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of civil or heavy civil construction experience, including roads, highways, bridges, infrastructure, Design-Build, and large projects. Candidates should be proficient in estimating software (InEight Estimate preferred), Excel, and Word; understand OPSS and CDED standards; have experience with MTO or municipal projects; and hold a valid driver’s license.