We're growing! Groupe LEG is hiring an Estimator The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing tender documents, accurately evaluating the cost of a project and recommending a competitive bid price. Working closely with project managers, engineers and buyers, the candidate will define construction methods and bidding strategies that highlight our strengths as an organization, while making sure safety requirements are built into every estimate.

Responsibilities

- Analyze tender documents (drawings, specifications) and assess project feasibility and technical constraints

- Define construction methods, bidding strategies and preliminary project schedules

- Identify potential risks, including health and safety risks, and propose mitigation measures

- Perform quantity takeoffs for materials, labour and equipment

- Obtain and compare quotes from suppliers and subcontractors

- Prepare detailed estimates and bid forms, and update them for changes and addenda

- Establish direct and indirect costs, calculate margins and recommend bid prices





- Integrate health and safety requirements into estimates (PPE, prevention and safety measures) and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations

- Respond to client clarification requests

- Compare estimates with actual costs, analyze project profitability and assess the financial impact of changes

- Maintain an up-to-date cost database and contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes

- Support the site team during project handover and provide technical support to project teams

- Share estimating knowledge and best practices, and help train recent estimators when needed

Qualifications

- Degree in civil engineering or a DEC in civil engineering technology

- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles

- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

- 1–3 years of construction experience preferred

- Proficiency in French and English, spoken and written

Please send resume to [email protected]

📌 Transmission line foundation Estimator (Canada)
🏢 Group LEG
📍 Canada