Senior Estimator

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Location: South Shore of Montreal

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid

Sector: Construction / Modular Construction / Multi-Residential / Institutional

Salary: Up to $150,000 based on experience

Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Senior Estimator to play a central role in analyzing tenders, evaluating costs, and preparing complete submissions in the context of large-scale projects.

Reporting to the large projects management, the ideal candidate will directly contribute to the quality of submissions, risk management, and project profitability. This is a strategic role for someone capable of taking ownership of their files with autonomy, rigor, and judgment, in a growing, concrete, and results-oriented environment.

This position is within an organization recognized for its innovative approach to construction, its execution capability, and its willingness to improve industry standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyze plans, specifications, addenda, and tender documents
  
• Correctly interpret technical specifications and project requirements
  
• Prepare complete, structured, and coherent estimates for multi-residential and institutional projects
  
• Evaluate all project costs, including labor, materials, contingencies, insurance, rentals, and other related costs
  
• Also estimate portions not directly related to modular manufacturing, including:
  • foundations
    
  • utility connections
    
  • building mechanics
    
  • fire protection
    
  • landscaping
    
  • parking
    
  • masonry
    
  • exterior cladding
    
  • interior finishes
    
• Request quotes from suppliers and partners
  
• Compare received bids and validate the quality of submissions before submission
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize proposed solutions
  
• Suggest alternatives for materials, methods, or approaches to improve feasibility and profitability
  
• Participate in the continuous improvement of estimation tools, methods, and systems
  
• Contribute to the evolution of practices in a context of transformation and growth
  

Desired Profile

We are looking for someone who combines technical strength, autonomy, rigor, and professional maturity .

The right profile will be able to effectively read plans and specifications, structure their analysis, produce reliable submissions, and maintain a high level of accuracy even when deadlines are tight.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate:

• a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in estimation in the construction sector
  
• experience in multi-residential, institutional, commercial, or wood construction
  
• an excellent ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and tender documents
  
• significant experience in preparing complete submissions
  
• a good understanding of site realities and risks related to omissions or gray areas
  
• a strong ability to analyze the overall costs of a project
  
• ease in collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders
  
• good proficiency in Excel and office tools
  
• openness to estimation tools, ERP, or similar systems
  
• a good level of bilingualism in French and English, particularly for reading technical documents
  

On a human level, we are looking for someone who is:

• autonomous and structured
  
• rigorous and reliable
  
• able to manage their priorities well
  
• comfortable in a fast-evolving environment
  
• capable of raising a flag early when information is missing or a risk arises
  
• recognized for their judgment, transparency, and execution discipline
  
• motivated by entrepreneurial, concrete, and collaborative environments
  

Work Environment

This role is clearly focused on estimation . It is not primarily a project management position.

The selected candidate will work in an environment where multiple files progress in parallel, where submission deadlines are real, and where the quality of estimates has a direct impact on the overall performance of the company. The position requires a rapid progression towards autonomy, clear communication, and the ability to function well in a rapidly growing organization.

The environment will particularly suit someone who enjoys contributing to structuring projects, evolving in an innovative company, and having a concrete impact on business decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $150,000 based on experience
  
• Hybrid work mode
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• Strategic position with a direct impact on project profitability
  
• Close collaboration with a committed management team
  
• Stimulating, growing, and innovation-focused environment
  
• Group insurance
  
• Group RRSP
  
• Access to wellness facilities and a quality work environment
  
• Great opportunity for a strong individual to take an important place in the organization
  

To Apply

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Only candidates selected will be contacted.