As part of this project, we are currently looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team.
What You Will Do:- Work collaboratively with Construction and IDD teams to develop and update bi-annual bottom-up estimates, ensuring alignment with current project execution strategies, scope, schedule, and field conditions.
- Review drawings, specifications, and engineering deliverables to prepare accurate quantity take-offs and estimate updates.
- Continuously update quantities and estimate assumptions based on the latest issued drawings, design revisions, and scope changes.
- Analyze estimate variances against approved budgets, forecasts, and actual project costs.
- Perform commercial and budget analysis for procurement packages by evaluating bid submissions, supplier quotations, market pricing, and proposed award values.
- Assist the Commercial Team in the preparation, review, and evaluation of variation estimates, change orders, and cost impacts resulting from scope changes.
- Support Cost Controllers in the preparation and evaluation of project trends, cost forecasts, and change management activities.
- Participate in estimate reconciliation exercises between forecasted and actual costs.
- Participate in project reviews, budget discussions, and cost alignment meetings.
- Provide estimate presentations and supporting analysis to project management and stakeholders.
Experience You Will Bring:- Diploma or Degree within Civil Construction or equivalent combination of training.
- 8+ years of Estimating and Operational experience within Major Project Estimating,
- Professional Engineer, or equivalent, designation preferred.
- Large infrastructure project and bid experience (rail, roads, bridges), with knowledge of the local supply chain, in Toronto and the GTA, for projects of $1000M+ value.
- Proven experience leading large bids involving multiple work types/disciplines.
- Expert in reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
- Knowledge and experience of using Rail Method Of Measurement (RMM1) would be advantageous.
- Thorough knowledge of contract language/Terms and Conditions/Bonding, etc.
- Computer literate - working knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Project, and Hard Dollar or similar estimating software.
- Strong knowledge of project controls, including costs and scheduling and general requirements of construction projects.
Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 annually. The listed salary range reflects potential base pay and considers factors such as experience, education, and training. Each candidate is evaluated individually and offers toward the higher end may be extended to those with exceptional qualifications.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits and RRSP matching plans.
- The opportunity to work on one of the most exciting rail projects in Toronto.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
This posting is for a current vacancy and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
