Senior Estimator in Toronto

Senior Estimator

• Department: Estimating
• Reports to: Pre-Construction Manager
• Supervisory Responsibility: No

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for coordinating all estimating activities; including researching potential opportunities to ensure that Standard General Calgary can bid competitively and successfully on all projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Estimate Preparation:
   • · Lead the preparation of accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
   • · Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to understand project requirements.
   • · Determine contingency, escalation, and risk pricing based on project specific conditions.
   • · Assist in downloading estimate files to the shared drive.
   • · Participate in providing information for RFPs.
   • · Conduct quantity takeoffs and material cost assessments.
   • · Utilize Heavy Bid and tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
   • · Analyze and evaluate project costs (i.e. materials, labor, equipment, and overhead expenses).
   • · Identify key construction, schedule, utility, geotechnical, environmental, and procurement risks.
   • · Provide recommendations to optimize project budgets while maintaining quality standards.
   • · Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.
2. Team Leadership and Collaboration:
   • · Foster a collaborative environment to encourage teamwork and effective communication.
   • · Mentor junior estimators on the team including conducting periodic reviews of estimates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
   • · Coordinate estimating activities, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.
   • · Coordinate with Contract Administrator on updating the estimate list in a timely manner.
   • · Participate in bid review and executive approval meetings.
   • · Collaborate with the Operations and Projects team to assess the feasibility and impact of the proposed bidding assumptions and any cost‑saving measures.
3. Bid Management:
   • · Use HCSS Precon and other internal systems for tracking and monitoring market conditions, trends, and stay informed of new developments and upcoming projects in the market.
   • · Maintain and improve estimating databases, production rates, and historical cost records.
   • · Review and interpret bidding documents, including contracts, specifications, and drawings.
   • · Prepare bid packages, ensuring all required documents are included.
   • · Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and develop strong working relationships.
   • · Present bids to management for approval and submit completed bids on time.
   • · Conduct post-award estimate turnover meetings and post-project estimate reviews to continually improve pricing accuracy, productivity assumptions, and risk assessments.
4. Relationship Management:
   • · Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other key industry stakeholders.
   • · Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and industry events to enhance networking opportunities.
   • · Collaborate with project managers and construction superintendents and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from estimating to project execution.
5. Compliance:
   • · Ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with, the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics
   • · Promote and actively support SGC’s Goal Zero safety culture and commitment to incident free operations including reporting near miss, good catches as well as incidents or quality issues.

Qualifications

• Education, Training, Diplomas and Certifications
  • · Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Work Experience
  • · Minimum 10 years of estimating experience.
  • · Experience with Heavy Bid, Heavy Job and HCSS are an asset.
• Technical Skills
  • · Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry practices.
  • · Demonstrated knowledge of public and private-sector tendering requirements and competitive bidding practices.
  • · Proficiency in using construction estimating software and tools.
  • · Excellent analytical and mathematical skills for accurate cost calculations.
  • · Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with complex documents.
  • · Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
  • · Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capacity to mentor and guide a team.
  • · Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • · Professional demeanor and customer-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• · Travel and Overtime as required.
• · Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.
• · Compliance with all Company policies.

Created/Revised September 2026

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