If you are an experienced Senior Estimator who enjoys leading teams, winning work, and shaping the front end of major construction projects, this is an opportunity where you will have real influence on project strategy, pricing, and company growth.
In this role, you will lead the estimating team through complex tenders and preconstruction pursuits across institutional, commercial, industrial, and multi-unit residential projects. You will play a key leadership role in securing new work, developing pricing strategies, mentoring estimators, and ensuring bids are competitive, accurate, and profitable.
This is a leadership role for someone who understands construction, understands risk, and knows how to close a tender.
As Senior Estimator, you will lead the estimating function and oversee all aspects of the tendering and budgeting process.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Leading and mentoring the estimating team through tender closings
Reviewing drawings, specifications, and project documentation to define scope and pricing strategy
Preparing and overseeing detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
Managing bid proposals and ensuring submissions meet deadlines and requirements
Working with business development and operations teams to develop winning bid strategies
Conducting risk analysis and identifying opportunities for value engineering
Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Reviewing project cost projections throughout the project lifecycle
Leading site visits, take-offs, and quantity reviews
Performing budgets ranging from Class D through Class A estimates
Supporting preconstruction planning and procurement strategy




About You This is a role for someone who wants to lead, influence projects before they start, and be part of a company that continues to grow and win meaningful work.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical estimating experience along with leadership capability. Most importantly, you are analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven tender environment.
The successful candidate will have the following:
10+ years of estimating experience in ICI construction
Experience managing tender closings and leading estimating teams
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and pricing
Experience with take-offs including earthworks, concrete, site servicing, and structural work
Knowledge of CCDC contracts (CCDC5, CCDC14)
Solid Excel and estimating software skills
Gold Seal or LEED accreditation considered an asset
Experience with Procore, BIM, or design-build projects is an asset
About the Job You will be joining a growing construction company with a strong pipeline of institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential projects
The company offers long‑term career growth, exposure to complex projects, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role in project pursuits and company strategy
Salary Range: $140,000 to $160,000 per year
Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role.
We truly appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience most closely matches our partner’s needs. If we do not connect with you for this role, please know that we will gladly keep your profile in mind and reach out when other suitable opportunities arise.

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📌 Senior Estimator - Permanent - 3173 (Quebec City)
🏢 Parker Huggett - A Division of LRO Staffing
📍 Quebec City