Senior Estimator – ICI Construction

Toronto, ON | Full-Time | In-Office

The Opportunity

Our client is an established Canadian construction and project management firm with extensive experience delivering complex projects across the ICI sector. Their portfolio includes large-scale design-build projects, commercial interiors, mission-critical facilities, and technically complex data centre projects.

They are currently looking to add an experienced Senior Estimator to their Toronto team. This is an opportunity for a senior construction professional to take ownership of major estimates and play an integral role throughout the planning, bidding, negotiation and pre-construction stages of projects.

Your Recent Role

As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing and managing detailed construction cost estimates for medium and large-scale ICI projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Reviewing bid documents, drawings and specifications to identify project requirements and potential risks.
- Leading the budget and tender process and developing appropriate bid strategies.
- Completing detailed quantity take-offs, pricing and preliminary schedules.
- Preparing budgets, cost proposals, general requirements and value-engineering solutions.
- Developing estimates based on preliminary project information.
- Participating in pre-bid meetings and supporting project negotiations and contract execution.
- Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers and other industry professionals.




- Managing multiple estimates concurrently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

What You'll Need to Succeed

The successful candidate will bring:

- 10+ years of progressive estimating experience with a general contractor and/or construction manager.
- Strong experience estimating medium and large ICI projects, including fit-outs, additions and current-build construction.
- Education related to construction or engineering and/or a relevant estimating designation.
- Strong knowledge of estimating software.
- Demonstrated ability to develop detailed estimates from preliminary information.
- Strong experience with CCDC2 and CCDC5B contract-type tenders.
- Excellent understanding of construction tendering procedures and industry practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional project teams.

Location

This position is based at our client's Toronto office and is currently structured as an in-office role five days per week.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're an experienced ICI estimator interested in taking the next step in your career, apply today with an up-to-date copy of your resume.

- If this opportunity isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move within the construction industry, contact Hays for a confidential discussion about your career.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

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