Job descriptionCompensation: 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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