Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to support Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial construction projects across British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented estimating professional with General Contracting experience, solid construction knowledge, and the ability to prepare accurate, competitive estimates across design-build, fixed price, and construction management delivery models.

Must Haves

- 3+ years of estimating experience within construction, preferably in a General Contracting environment.

- Experience estimating Industrial, Institutional, or Commercial construction projects.

- Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, and tender documents.

- Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, sequencing, trades, and project delivery.

- Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, budgets, tender submissions, and cost estimates.

- Ability to solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing.

- Strong Excel skills and experience using estimating or construction software.

- High attention to detail with strong accuracy in pricing, scope review, and bid preparation.

- Strong communication skills and ability to work with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients.

Nice to Haves

- Experience with design-build, fixed price, and construction management project delivery models.

- Procore experience is a strong asset.

- Experience estimating projects across British Columbia, Alberta, or Manitoba.

- Knowledge of pre-engineered metal building systems is considered an asset.

- Familiarity with CCDC contracts, tendering processes, and subcontractor procurement.

- Experience with conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and cost planning.





- Post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, architecture, quantity surveying, or a related field.

- Gold Seal Certification or professional estimating designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

- Prepare accurate construction estimates, budgets, and tender submissions for Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial projects.

- Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and tender documents to understand project scope and requirements.

- Complete quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and general conditions.

- Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers and ensure bid coverage across all required scopes of work.

- Review subcontractor and supplier quotations for accuracy, exclusions, inclusions, and alignment with project requirements.

- Identify scope gaps, risks, opportunities, and potential cost-saving measures during the estimating process.Prepare bid forms, tender packages, clarifications, qualifications, and supporting estimate documentation.

- Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and internal teams to support pre-construction planning and project handoff.

- Assist with budgeting, conceptual estimating, value engineering, and cost planning during early project stages.

- Maintain and update estimating files, trade pricing, subcontractor contacts, historical cost data, and bid documentation.

- Participate in site visits, tender meetings, and client or consultant discussions as required.

- Support subcontractor procurement and help ensure pricing is complete, competitive, and aligned with project expectations.

- Track tender deadlines, addenda, and submission requirements to ensure bids are completed accurately and on time.

- Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes, templates, cost databases, and bid strategies.

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🏢 Sonepar
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