Senior Estimator

Here at Harbinger Network, we have partnered with a General Contractor in need of a Senior Estimator in the GTA.

Sector: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Construction

The Senior Estimator plays a major leadership role within the pre-construction team by leading the development of proposals, budgets and accurate and competitive cost estimates for Water and Wastewater projects. This position is responsible for managing the estimating process from concept through bid submission ensuring that all proposals, budgets and bids are complete, competitive and aligned with the strategic goals of the Company. Some of the Senior Estimator responsibilities include:

• Search for bid and prequalification opportunities
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date estimating system complete with labor, material, equipment, and rental costs database
• Evaluate and manage project risks and opportunities from a cost perspective
• Coordinate and participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to obtain competitive pricing and ensure accurate bid proposals
• Maintain awareness of Construction Industry related trends, advances and improvements, technical or political activities that could affect the company
• Analyze architectural and engineering drawings, project specifications, and other documents to prepare detailed estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services
• Mentor and guide junior estimators and support staff in best practices and estimating techniques
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with architects, consultants and development to attract new and repeat bid opportunities

Candidates should meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• Hold a College or University Degree in construction management, engineering or related field
• Mini m um of 10 years experience as Construction Estimator working for a General Contractor.
• Excellent knowledge of local market conditions including construction costs and local subcontractor and supplier markets
• Proficient in estimating software such as Bluebeam, Planswift, Timberline, On-Screen Take off and the likes.
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), MS Project or Primavera scheduling software
• Ability to work on multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Have excellent communication skills in English (mandatory) and in French (preferred)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Experience with lump sum bids, design-build and GMP projects
• Be able to read, understand and interpret complex contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules

Employment Benefits

• Health and Dental insurance plan
• Life insurance ad disability coverage
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Matching RRSP Program up to 5% of base salary
• Education reimbursement program
• Professional Association Memberships reimbursement program
• Discretionary bonuses / Profit sharing
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonuses
• On the job training
• Professional and career development opportunities

To apply for the position in confidence, please include a project list and submit it along with your resume to:

Demetri Gountounas, Client Development & Recruitment Executive
Contact phone number: View phone number on ca.talent.com
Contact email address: View email address on ca.talent.com

Disclosure

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.