Senior Estimator, Construction Projects

Montreal

Reporting to the Director of the Estimating Department, the Senior Estimator, Construction Projects, will play a strategic role in the budget evaluation of large-scale projects. Your expertise will help structure robust financial proposals and guide the supplier and subcontractor selection process.

Your Key Contributions

• In-depth analysis of plans and specifications to define the work packages to be assigned to specialized trades.
• Prepare precise quantifications of required resources (materials, labor, equipment).
• Prepare detailed estimates based on current data and submitted prices.
• Recommend alternative approaches to optimize costs (technical merit).
• Develop pre-purchase, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Manage the request for quotation process with subcontractors.
• Compare and evaluate the offers received to formulate clear recommendations.
• Participate in contractual discussions with selected partners.
• Ensure the transfer of information to project management teams.
• Maintain an up-to-date internal database of unit costs and work methods.
• Support teams during the execution phase with budget tracking and change management.
• Participate in technical and kick-off meetings as required by the project.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in building project estimation with a general contractor.
• Technical training in estimating, construction engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong plan reading skills (architecture, structural, electromechanical, civil).
• Very good knowledge of construction processes and industry standards.
• Proficiency in calculation, drawing, and estimation tools (Excel, Planswift, Revit, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Ability to work methodically, rigorously, and with attention to detail.
• Analytical skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a growing company, where people, innovation, and agility are at the heart of our decisions.
• Competitive compensation starting at $110,000-$145,000.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• + 5 personal/sick days.
• Group insurance, telemedicine.
• Parking or public transit pass covered.
• Fees to your professional association reimbursed.

Location:

Montreal

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