Senior Construction Estimator

Adecco is currently hiring an experienced Senior Construction Estimator on behalf of our client in Vaughan, ON. This is an outstanding opportunity for a construction professional with extensive experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, and civil construction estimating who is looking to play a key role in securing and delivering high-profile projects.
As a Senior Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates, leading bid submissions, performing quantity take-offs, evaluating project risks, coordinating subcontractor pricing, and supporting pre-construction planning. You will work closely with project managers, operations teams, consultants, subcontractors, and executive leadership to deliver winning bids while ensuring profitability and risk management.

• Pay Rate: $110000 to $120000 per year (depending on experience)
  
• Location: Vaughan, ON
  
• Job type: Permanent | Full-time
  
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy .
  

Responsibilities:
Estimating & Pre-Construction

• Prepare conceptual, budget, and detailed construction estimates.
  
• Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  
• Complete quantity take-offs and pricing exercises.
  
• Develop competitive bid submissions for Hard Bid, Design-Build and Construction Management projects
  
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
  
• Evaluate project scope, risks, and construction methodologies.
  

Cost Analysis & Value Engineering

• Develop accurate labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
  
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions.
  
• Analyze project risks and apply contingencies where required.
  
• Recommend efficient construction methods and alternative approaches.
  

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

• Solicit, analyze, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
  
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and pricing discrepancies.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
  
• Support procurement planning and bid strategy development.
  

Reporting & Database Management

• Maintain estimating databases, historical costs, labour rates, and unit pricing.
  
• Prepare bid summaries, estimate reviews, cost breakdowns, and management reports.
  
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and construction cost escalations.
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with Project Managers, Operations Teams, and Senior Leadership throughout the bidding process.
  
• Participate in project handoff meetings to ensure successful project startup.
  
• Mentor and support junior estimators and team members.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree, Diploma, or Technical Training in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology or Related Construction Discipline
  
• Minimum 10 years of construction estimating experience
  
• Experience with a General Contractor or equivalent construction environment
  
• Proven experience estimating Commercial Construction, Industrial Construction, Institutional Construction, Civil / Infrastructure Projects
  
• Strong knowledge of Construction contracts, Procurement methods, Quantity take-offs, Cost estimating, Construction scheduling, Construction means and methods
  
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project
  
• Strong knowledge of estimating software and project management tools
  
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  
• Strong understanding of construction costs, market pricing, and project risk analysis
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
  
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Team-focused with the ability to work independently
  
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada
  

If you have the estimating expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership skills to deliver accurate, competitive bids, we want to hear from you. Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.
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