Senior Estimator

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$150,000–$160,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead full-scope estimates for ICI projects, including take-offs, subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, scope reconciliation, and client-ready pricing proposals. Identify risks and value-engineering opportunities, coordinate with project teams on execution plans, and improve estimating systems and cost data.

Job details

Senior Estimator (ICI General Contractor) Compensation: Competitive $130,000-$160,000 + bonus/benefits The Opportunity We’re hiring a Senior Estimator to lead pricing on complex ICI projects and bring consistency to how we win work. This role is ideal for someone who can build accurate, defendable estimates, challenge assumptions early, and partner with Operations to ensure what we sell is what we can successfully deliver. What You’ll Own Produce full-scope estimates (conceptual through tender) across ICI projects Lead take-offs, subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and scope reconciliation Identify risk, opportunities, and value-engineering options that protect margin and schedule Build clear pricing narratives and proposal packages that clients can trust Collaborate with Precon/PMs/Supers to create realistic schedules, logistics plans, and execution strategies Improve estimating systems: templates, historical cost data, lessons learned, and supplier relationships What We’re Looking For 10+ years estimating experience in an ICI General Contracting environment Strong understanding of scopes: civil/structural, architectural, mechanical/electrical coordination, finishes, and site logistics Confident communicator who can negotiate, ask the hard questions, and present pricing logically Detail-driven with strong judgement—accurate, fast, and calm under deadlines Proficiency with common estimating tools (e.g., Bluebeam, OST, Excel, estimating software) Why This Role Matters You’ll directly influence what we win—and how profitably we deliver it—by building estimates that are accurate, strategic, and aligned with real-world execution.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of estimating experience in an ICI general contracting environment and strong knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical coordination, finishes, and site logistics. Candidates should communicate and negotiate confidently, exercise sound judgment under deadlines, and be proficient with tools such as Bluebeam, OST, Excel, and estimating software.