Senior Estimator – Buildings & Commercial TeamWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Estimator to join our agile Buildings & Commercial team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in accurately estimating costs for construction projects, ensuring competitive bids, and supporting project delivery. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive and precise estimates for civil and concrete construction projects.Location: Ottawa, Ontario office. On-site visits required as requested.Ability to obtain Secret-level Security Clearance.ResponsibilitiesWork with the Regional Management Team (RMT) to support the development of new market initiatives and business opportunities based on regional resources/assets and current industry trends.Establish and maintain strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders including governments and the public.Prepare estimating deliverables to Proposal Strategy.Act as a key contributor in project development activities to secure the project.Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the required performance, schedule, and profitability targets.Assist the bid process by driving and communicating strategies to the project team to help win bids.Provide preconstruction services including development of preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering exercises.Participate in internal contract kick‑off and conduct contract partnering sessions.Lead internal construction project start‑up meetings and administrative project setup.Establish Preconstruction in Progress (PIP)



form/KPIs and begin monthly updates.Actively participate in project scheduling activities including post‑it note scheduling/pull planning.Participate in developing procurement plans, labor and equipment forecasts, logistics plans and site workflow, project risk register, and project execution plan (PEP).Develop and maintain the master project schedule.Ensure the preconstruction schedule is achieved.Develop Milestone Cost Plans (schematic, design development, working drawings).Participate in design, constructability, and value engineering reviews.Work closely with the project manager, owner, consultants, suppliers, and trades to identify, develop, implement, and support cost‑effective project delivery.Prepare and manage project budgets during the design phase.Ensure constructability is addressed before sub‑trade tendering.Oversee the tendering, risk assessment, and award of sub‑trade contracts.Identify, address, and resolve issues and problems as or before they occur.Contribute current cost and productivity information for the SAP upload sheet.Keep informed on track and forecast labor, materials, and equipment.Conduct monthly project Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) updates and meetings.Assist with the development of a project strategy that secures the project, meeting or exceeding required performance and profitability targets.Conduct lessons learned after project closure.Participate in the reconciliation of contract value.Participate in project close‑out reports.Develop the assigned project team members with support from division/branch management,



including acquisition of new talent, continuous positive and constructive feedback, and assessment of non‑performing employees.Mentor those at a more junior level on the team (interns, juniors, etc.).QualificationsUndergraduate degree in quantity surveying or engineering.Eligible for or have attained PQS, CET, or P. Eng designations.10+ years of hands‑on experience as a Cost Consultant or Estimator, including full range of project delivery methods (lump sum, construction management, design‑build).Direct estimation experience of large commercial, highrise, civil, and/or institutional construction projects $30 M and greater.Demonstrated integrity and pursuit of excellence in quality of work.Strong communication skills with project team, sub‑trades, consultants, and owner; active participation inpreconstruction process.Experience with estimating software programs.Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships.Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet unpredictable time demands.Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills; high degree of accuracyand attention to detail.Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Demonstrated sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.Collaborative, positive attitude in a dynamic business environment.Superior written and verbal communication skills.Supportive of a culture that upholds the highest ethical standards aligned with the Company's Promise.Bird is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Estimator (Quebec City)
🏢 Bird Construction
📍 Quebec City