Senior Estimator

Job summary

Prepare and review detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and competitive bids for industrial and commercial construction projects, including analysis of labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs. Identify risks and opportunities, coordinate with clients and industry partners, support project turnover, and contribute to business development.

Job details

TalentSphere – Ontario, Canada Salary: $120,000–$130,000 per year Location: Ontario Job Type: Full-time A well-established General Contractor specializing in industrial and commercial construction is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial and commercial estimating, with the ability to manage estimates from initial drawings and specifications through tender submission. This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator who is confident working with multiple trades, subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical estimating skills, excellent attention to detail, and a strategic, business-minded approach to construction estimating. For the right individual, there is also potential for the role to develop into a Project Manager position. Responsibilities Prepare detailed estimates for industrial and commercial construction projects Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documents Complete quantity takeoffs and analyze labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations Identify project risks, exclusions, and opportunities during the estimating process Develop accurate and competitive bids while maintaining project profitability Participate in site visits and pre-tender meetings as required Work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams Review and challenge estimates to ensure accuracy and competitiveness Assist with project turnover from estimating to operations Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and industry partners Contribute to business development and identifying potential project opportunities Qualifications 5+ years of construction estimating experience Strong background with an industrial or commercial General Contractor Proven ability to estimate projects up to approximately $10M Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications Experience with quantity takeoffs and understanding of multiple construction trades Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and project requirements Experience working directly with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Highly organized with strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders and deadlines Strategic mindset with the confidence to question estimates, identify risks, and find opportunities Strong computer skills and familiarity with construction estimating software What’s Offered Competitive salary of $120K–$130K, based on experience Opportunity to work on a diverse range of industrial and commercial projects Stable opportunity with an established General Contractor Collaborative and hands-on working environment Opportunity for career progression into Project Management for the right candidate If you are an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong industrial or commercial construction background and are looking for an opportunity where your estimating expertise can have a direct impact on project success, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Prepare and review detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and competitive bids for industrial and commercial construction projects, including analysis of labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs. Identify risks and opportunities, coordinate with clients and industry partners, support project turnover, and contribute to business development.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of construction estimating experience, preferably with an industrial or commercial general contractor, and the ability to estimate projects up to approximately $10 million. Candidates should be skilled in interpreting drawings and specifications, quantity takeoffs, construction cost analysis, stakeholder communication, and managing multiple tenders and deadlines.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Estimating
• Industrial Construction
• Commercial Construction
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Cost Analysis
• Drawing And Specification Interpretation
• Subcontractor And Supplier Quote Evaluation
• Tender Preparation
• Risk Identification
• Bid Development
• Construction Methods And Materials
• Client Relationship Management
• Negotiation
• Attention To Detail
• Construction Estimating Software
• Project Turnover

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting

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