Senior Estimator

Company Description

We are Chandos

Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

As a Senior Estimator, you’ll play a key role in shaping our projects from the very beginning. You’ll be responsible for preparing accurate and timely full-cost estimates, think hard bids—covering scope, resources, equipment, and materials—to ensure competitive bids and strong project margins.

• Effectively determine the bid strategies required for Chandos to be successful
• Prepare and coordinate full‑cost estimates for all project phases—concept to tender—with a focus on collaborative methodology
• Lead estimating workshops to align costs with project goals and foster transparent decision‑making
• Perform detailed material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor take‑offs
• Establish and maintain unit costs, labour rates, escalation, and contingency allowances
• Solicit competitive bids, negotiate with subcontractors/suppliers, and conduct value‑engineering reviews
• Provide constructability advice during pre‑construction, coordinating with operations teams on procurement, schedule, and logistics
• Track estimated vs. actual costs, report variances, and support lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Build and maintain exceptionally strong relationships with subtrades, consultants, suppliers, and all of our valued clients

Why You'll Love this Role

You’ll join a company that’s pioneering the collaborative superstar: Integrative Project Delivery (IPD) in Canada, with projects that truly move the needle on collaboration and innovation in construction.

Employee Ownership - You’ll have a direct financial stake in the company’s performance, support from an experienced leadership team, and opportunities to expand your impact across landmark projects.

You’ll be at the heart of collaborative, multi‑stakeholder projects, delivering cost certainty and value from project conception through to construction start on site.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Construction, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience estimating/hard bidding on ICI projects with a mid-large general contractor (GC) (not just concrete/mechanical/electrical)
• Must be experienced bidding on completed work not just prospective
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting specifications, blueprints, and as-builts
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for developing accurate material and labour estimates, as well as interpreting job-cost reports
• Experience with cost-estimating software to prepare bids and quotes
• AutoCAD experience is considered an asset

Additional Information

Why Work With Us?

At Chandos, we believe our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent, help it grow, and provide the tools people need to make a meaningful impact.

We’re also proud to be 100% employee owned. Every team member has the opportunity to become an owner, and with only one class of units, everyone is treated equally. We talk about being entrepreneurial-minded—and we mean it.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, employer-paid benefits (health, dental, vision, and employee assistance program)
• Enhanced mental health coverage
• RRSP matching program for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance to support career development
• Annual salary reviews and recognition programs
• Leadership conferences to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities
• Health Spending Account (after one year of employment)

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