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 New 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 new-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.
- Robust 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.

📌 Senior Estimator (Toronto)
🏢 Hays
📍 Toronto