Senior Estimator

EllisDon is looking for a Senior Estimator to lead our bid and estimation processes, delivering accurate and timely costs throughout preconstruction and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through complex and time‑sensitive bid processes.
• Prepare and manage accurate, timely, and well‑organized estimates (Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Class D–A) to support preconstruction activities.
• Oversee hard‑bid, construction management, and design‑build estimating.
• Identify challenges early and develop solutions to maintain project progress and strong client/architect/sub‑consultant relationships.
• Drive design optimization and value‑enhancement initiatives, including developing, compiling, and presenting options to clients.
• Ensure a seamless project turnover from Preconstruction to Operations with complete information transfer and structured handoff meetings.
• Train and mentor Junior Estimators and selected Project Coordinators on preconstruction disciplines, estimating techniques, and best practices.
• Coordinate sub‑contractor quotations, organize bid documentation, and support the buy‑out process when bids are awarded.
• Monitor project performance, proactively address potential risks, and maintain strong relationships with sub‑trades for future opportunities.
• Review and distribute sub‑trade quotes, identifying risk areas and collaborating with management to align on bid pricing strategies.
• Maintain key databases, including labor rates, material pricing, and historical project costs.

Qualifications

• Construction‑related degree or diploma and 8–10 years of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) estimating experience, or equivalent mix of technical training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies, techniques, corporate objectives, and construction contract requirements.
• Extensive experience developing conceptual budgets.
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in time‑sensitive environments and delegate tasks appropriately within a team.
• Proficiency with industry takeoff software such as OST, Bluebeam, and PlanSwift.

Salary

$100,000 - $135,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EllisDon is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.