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Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Chandos Ltd. • Toronto, Canada
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Compensation: CAD 140,000 - CAD 180,000 per year.

Company Description We are Chandos.

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of

innovation ,

collaboration , and

sustainability

in all that we do.

We are

100 per cent employee-owned , and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

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 We are seeking an

Senior Estimator

with a passion for collaborative delivery models to join our team. 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.

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.

Project sectors: ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional), residential, recreation centres, and healthcare or ideally long‑term care.

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

Qualifications

Ten or more years

of experience in commercial construction estimating

Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating for a general contractor not self‑performing developer

Able to clearly present complex cost data and influence decisions

Post‑secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an appropriate field

Strong organizational, prioritization, and process discipline; advanced Excel and cost‑estimating software proficiency

Analytical & Technically Strong: proficient in reading drawings/specs and in cost modelling

Collaborative: excels in consensus‑building within diverse project teams

Communicative: confident in presenting and defending cost recommendations

Industry‑Savvy: understands market conditions, supply chains, and sector‑specific complexities

Benefits Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, including our recruitment and hiring process.

Competitive wages

Well‑rounded employer-paid benefits program

including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program

RRSP matching program

to aid and prepare employees for long‑term financial security

Educational assistance

for employees who wish to pursue job‑performance enhancing education

Recognition and annual salary reviews program

Leadership conferences

that allow employees to connect and collaborate

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