Senior Estimator - Work from Home

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$110,000–$160,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead and coordinate estimates from conceptual stages through detailed cost analysis, covering labour, materials, equipment, trades, project scopes, and general conditions. Collaborate with project stakeholders, monitor estimated versus actual costs, build supplier and trade relationships, and mentor junior estimators.

Job details

One of Canada's most well known builders is looking to hire a Senior Estimator to oversee projects in the Greater Toronto area. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the estimating process, including labour, material, equipment, and trade pricing, with support from the wider estimating team. Work closely with estimating, virtual construction, and project management teams to deliver a strong, value-focused preconstruction service. Review labour requirements and develop detailed labour breakdowns to support project budgets and planning. Review drawings and designs to identify potential cost savings, efficiencies, and areas for improvement. Review project scopes to ensure estimates are complete and accurately capture specifications, subcontractor scopes, general conditions, and other project costs. Develop and maintain strong relationships with trades and suppliers, creating opportunities for long-term partnerships. Prepare conceptual estimates from early-stage drawings through to detailed and final cost analysis. Monitor estimated costs against actual project costs and help identify variances throughout the project lifecycle. Participate in design, preconstruction, and project meetings with owners, consultants, and internal teams. Support the development and mentoring of junior and emerging estimators within the team. Experience: 6+ years of estimating experience, ideally working on complex construction projects from preconstruction through completion. Strong understanding of construction methods, trade practices, building materials, and current market conditions. Comfortable using on-screen takeoff software and Excel for estimating and cost analysis. Diploma, certificate, or degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field. Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and quality of work. Confident leadership and communication skills, with the ability to navigate difficult conversations and challenging situations. Strong ability to communicate and build relationships with employees, owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. Package: $110-160k salary RRSP matching Bonus programme Benefits package Work from home

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least six years of estimating experience, ideally on complex construction projects from preconstruction through completion, along with knowledge of construction methods, trade practices, materials, and market conditions. Candidates should have relevant construction or building education, proficiency with on-screen takeoff software and Excel, strong attention to detail, and confident leadership and communication skills.