Senior Estimator

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will prepare detailed cost estimates using estimating software of the full project scope including labour, equipment, raw materials, purchased equipment and subcontractors. Tender closings are to meet all submission deadlines.

Primary Scope of Role

• Accurately interpret and comprehend tender drawings and specifications for all projects up to $1 Billion.
• Present all aspects of the project scope, staging, timing, constraints, risks, and potential cost saving opportunities and alternatives to internal staff.
• Able to successfully and independently lead a Design‑Build project through the tender stage, including involvement in team meetings.
• Ability to chair meetings and set project goals.
• Perform and/or direct quantity take‑offs from tender drawings.
• Prepare initial tender schedule for handoff to field staff.
• Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs—labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs—for quotation submission.
• Close tenders—including tender reviews and sub‑proposal reviews and analysis.
• Accountable for accuracy of tender submissions.
• Prepares bid bond and insurance request forms.
• Maintain files and correspondence on active tenders.
• Customer follow‑up on submitted tenders/proposals.
• Cost out potential scope of work changes/additional cost/claims situations.
• Monitor active projects and provide job cost evaluation to management.
• Provide technical support to field staff.
• Communicate with field staff and Clients.
• Assist in maintenance of estimating department policies, procedures and standards.
• Mentorship of junior employees.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Position Requirements

• University Degree – Civil Engineering or College Graduate – Civil Technology preferred.
• Minimum 7‑10 years’ experience in the construction industry, with 7+ years’ experience in estimating.
• Direct experience in Design‑Build estimates and team processes.
• Experience using a commercial bidding platform (In Eight Estimate preferable).
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Computer proficiency – proficiency in an estimating package is a must, and Word and Excel would be an asset.
• Thorough understanding OPSS and CDED.
• Results‑driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast‑paced environment.
• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works.

Success Predictors

• Analytical mindset.
• Versatile and resourceful problem solver.
• Proactive and self‑motivated.

About Us

Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing construction companies. We design and deliver infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our People

At GIP, our people are second to none. Our most valuable asset is people – our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighborhoods and shapes our communities and cities. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self‑perform all project scopes without reliance on sub‑contractors. The work we at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.

Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world‑class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Construction

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