Job Description

Job Overview
Reporting to the President of Construction, the Senior Estimator plays a key role in analyzing bids, developing bidding strategies, and estimating budgets for mixed-use residential and industrial construction projects. Working closely with internal development and construction teams, as well as external consultants, you will contribute to strategic subcontractor selection and project financial planning.
In addition to their technical responsibilities, the Senior Estimator will supervise another estimator, providing leadership, coordination, and monitoring to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with departmental objectives. This role requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills to foster collaboration and maintain high standards within the estimating function.
Responsibilities

• Analyze bids from subcontractors and suppliers to assess their compliance, competitiveness and risks.
• Prepare comparative bid matrices and formulate strategic recommendations for contract awards.
• Participate in negotiations with subcontractors and finalize contracts.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates at all stages of the project (ideation, design, approvals).
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure alignment between estimates and project requirements.
• Identify gaps in design documentation and propose solutions to ensure complete and accurate estimates.
• Develop the complete structure of a tender dossier, including all required technical, administrative and commercial documents.
• Maintain and monitor the structured database of unit prices and historical cost references.
• Contribute to cost reduction (value engineering) and risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare estimation qualifications and assumptions in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Support the supplier prequalification process and the preparation of tender documents.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of estimation deliverables in relation to the project's financial objectives.
• Track and communicate cost and material trends to inform decision making.
• Plan tenders according to divisional priorities and oversee submission and award timelines.
• Develop the complete structure of a tender dossier, including all required technical, administrative and commercial documents.

Skills sought

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in estimating in the construction or real estate development sector.
• Proven experience in bid analysis and management of complex tender processes.
• In-depth knowledge of construction systems, materials and market practices.
• Proficiency in estimation software
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence strategic decisions.
• Experience in large-scale projects ($50M and more) is an asset.

Skills Required