Senior Estimator

Job summary

Develop competitive pricing strategies and lead the bid development process from initial review to final submission for complex projects. Oversee detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and the incorporation of lessons learned into estimating best practices.

Job details

TRS Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our clients growing team. This position offers the opportunity to manage challenging and high-profile work while collaborating with experienced teams in a safety-focused, results-driven environment The successful candidate will work closely with operational leadership to develop pricing strategies, assess project opportunities, and support the pursuit of high-value contracts. Responsibilities: Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability. Maintain historical cost information, productivity benchmarks, and estimating data to support future pursuits. Evaluate drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify key project requirements and commercial risks. Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout the estimating process. Lead bid development activities from opportunity review through final submission. Contribute to procurement planning during the pre-construction phase. Review completed projects and incorporate lessons learned into estimating processes and best practices. Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates for complex projects. Prepare quantity takeoffs and validate cost assumptions related to labour, equipment, subcontractors, and materials. Preform additional tasks as required. Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of estimating experience within heavy civil, infrastructure, foundation, or similar construction environments. Strong understanding of construction means and methods, including deep foundations, structural works, waterfront projects, and large-scale infrastructure construction. Proficiency with construction estimating software such as HeavyBid and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents while performing detailed quantity takeoffs. Comprehensive knowledge of labour productivity, equipment costing, material pricing, subcontractor procurement, and market conditions. Demonstrated success leading estimate development for complex competitive bids and negotiated project opportunities. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset. To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Ziyi.Chen@trsstaffing.com We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company. TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

What you’ll do

Develop competitive pricing strategies and lead the bid development process from initial review to final submission for complex projects. Oversee detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and the incorporation of lessons learned into estimating best practices.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least 10 years of estimating experience in heavy civil or infrastructure construction. Proficiency in HeavyBid and advanced Excel is required, with a P.Eng. designation considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cost Estimation
• Pricing Strategies
• Quantity Takeoffs
• HeavyBid
• Microsoft Excel
• Bid Development
• Procurement Planning
• Risk Assessment
• Civil Engineering
• Infrastructure Construction
• Deep Foundations
• Structural Works
• Waterfront Projects
• Contract Document Analysis
• Labour Productivity Analysis
• Subcontractor Procurement

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership