03 Oct
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BITS Recruiting
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Markham
03 Oct
BITS Recruiting
Markham
Full-time Perm Salary: $130,000 – $165,000 (based on experience) Annual performance bonus Retirement savings program Strong growth opportunities and advancement opportunities Role Overview Senior Estimator with 10+ years in heavy civil construction , specializing in roads, highways, bridges, and large-scale infrastructure projects .
Key Responsibilities Interpret and analyze tender drawings, specifications, and contract documents (including projects up to $1B in value) Perform or oversee quantity take-offs from drawings and models Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors Evaluate and price scope changes, claims, and additional work Develop preliminary construction schedules for field handoff Prepare bid bonds, insurance documentation, and tender submissions Lead Design-Build and complex infrastructure bids through full tender lifecycle Coordinate and chair pre-bid and strategy meetings Present project scope, sequencing, risks, constraints, and value engineering opportunities Conduct bid reviews and analyze subcontractor proposals Ensure accuracy, completeness,
and compliance of all submissions Maintain organized tender documentation and communications Support closing of competitive bids within deadlines Stakeholder Communication & Project Support Follow up with clients on submitted proposals and bids Collaborate with field operations and project management teams Provide technical and cost support during construction execution Monitor active projects and support job cost tracking and reporting Leadership & Development Mentor junior estimators and support team development Contribute to improving estimating processes, tools, and standards Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department Requirements ~10+ years in civil/heavy civil construction (roads, highways, bridges, infrastructure) ~ Experience with Design-Build and large infrastructure projects ~ Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents ~ Proficiency with estimating software (InEight Estimate preferred) ~ Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills ~ Knowledge of OPSS and CDED standards ~ Experience with MTO and/or municipal projects ~ Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills ~ Valid driver’s license AI-enabled tools may be used to sort applications based on job-related criteria. All AI generated results are vetted by our team and the decision of which candidates move forward is always made by a human.
📌 Senior Project Estimator (Markham)
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