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Senior Estimator, Building Construction

Full-time

Ledcor

You are a Senior Estimator with a minimum of 10 years of experience delivering accurate strategic estimates for commercial institutional and residential (multi-family) construction projects. You lead quantity take-offs cost analyses subcontractor negotiations and bid preparation using advanced estimating tools such as Onscreen Take Off.

Working independently and providing leadership as needed you play a key role in developing hard bid cost-plus and design-build estimates while supporting preconstruction planning risk assessment and overall project success.

Apply today to join our Building Construction team in Edmonton AB!

Essential Responsibilities

  • Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation efforts for large and complex bids including overseeing bid invitations leveling and comprehensive analysis of quotations to support strategic subcontractor selection
  • Perform and/or oversee detailed quantity take-offs across all estimate divisions ensuring accuracy completeness and clear documentation for seamless project handover including safety and security requirements per Ledcor policies and applicable legislation
  • Analyze plans specifications proposals and related documentation to develop complete and competitive bid estimates including coordinating site visits take-offs pricing strategies and preparation of executive-level presentations for management review
  • Integrate drawing specifications contractual terms and conditions into bid submissions while reviewing and managing RFIs to ensure completeness and risk mitigation prior to submission
  • Develop and validate project schedules and execution plans based on estimates collaborating with project teams and key trades to ensure feasibility and alignment
  • Lead and support the presentation of estimate proposals to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
  • Prepare conceptual and preliminary estimates using historical data benchmarking and industry insights to inform early-stage decision-making
  • Participate in and where required lead major trade pre-award meetings providing technical guidance and commercial insight

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of estimating experience across commercial industrial multi-family residential or ICI construction; additional on-site project management experience is considered a strong asset
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of trade-related drawings specifications and construction documents with the ability to assess completeness and identify gaps
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Estimating Engineering or a related field
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Onscreen Take Off (OST) and related estimating software; experience with BIM modeling and integration is an asset
  • Strong ability to interpret and critically evaluate drawings and specifications including identifying risks and opportunities
  • In-depth knowledge of construction costs budgeting procurement strategies and project schedule development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders present complex information clearly and mentor junior team members

Working Conditions

  • Full-time in-office role

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial residential institutional and light industrial projects along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects of all sizes across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email . For more information about Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page .

Required Experience:

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