Benefits
Reimbursement of professional association dues or membership fees
Description
Reporting to the Director of the Estimating Department, the Senior Estimator, Construction Projects, will play a strategic role in the budget evaluation of large-scale projects. Your expertise will help structure robust financial proposals and guide the supplier and subcontractor selection process.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in building project estimation with a general contractor.
- Technical training in estimating, construction engineering, or equivalent.
- Strong plan reading skills (architecture, structural, electromechanical, civil).
- Very good knowledge of construction processes and industry standards.
- Proficiency in calculation, drawing, and estimation tools (Excel, Planswift, Revit, Bluebeam, etc.).
- Ability to work methodically, rigorously, and with attention to detail.
- Analytical skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.
What we offer
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing company, where people, innovation, and agility are at the heart of our decisions.
- Competitive compensation starting at $110,000-$145,000.
- 4 weeks of vacation.
- + 5 personal/sick days.
- Group insurance, telemedicine.
- Parking or public transit pass covered.
- Fees to your professional association reimbursed.
Location:
Montreal
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Work environment
Requested skills
Your Key Contributions
- In-depth analysis of plans and specifications to define the work packages to be assigned to specialized trades.
- Prepare precise quantifications of required resources (materials, labor, equipment).
- Prepare detailed estimates based on current data and submitted prices.
- Recommend alternative approaches to optimize costs (technical merit).
- Develop pre-purchase, procurement, and construction schedules.
- Manage the request for quotation process with subcontractors.
- Compare and evaluate the offers received to formulate clear recommendations.
- Participate in contractual discussions with selected partners.
- Ensure the transfer of information to project management teams.
- Maintain an up-to-date internal database of unit costs and work methods.
- Support teams during the execution phase with budget tracking and change management.
- Participate in technical and kick-off meetings as required by the project.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Requirements
Level of education
undetermined
Work experience (years)
undetermined
Written languages
Fr : Intermediate
En : Intermediate
Spoken languages
Fr : Intermediate
En : Intermediate
