The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for construction projects throughout Ontario. This role plays a critical part in securing new business opportunities by managing the full tendering and estimating process, from bid solicitation through proposal submission and project handover.

The Senior

Estimator provides leadership to estimating teams, develops pricing strategies, manages subcontractor and supplier relationships, identifies project risks and opportunities, and supports business development initiatives. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in civil, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, institutional (ICI), transportation, water/wastewater, or heavy civil construction projects, with a strong understanding of Ontario market conditions, labour productivity, procurement practices, and construction methodologies.

Estimating & Tendering: Lead the preparation of detailed conceptual, budgetary, and tender estimates for construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $50+ million. Perform quantity take-offs and establish labour, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates. Coordinate and participate in pre-bid meetings, site investigations, and client presentations. Conduct estimate reviews with senior management prior to bid submission.

Cost Analysis & Risk Management: Analyze project risks, opportunities, and constructability considerations. Develop contingency allowances and risk mitigation strategies. Monitor market trends, labour rates, material pricing, subcontractor availability, and industry developments. Maintain historical cost databases and benchmarking information. Identify value engineering opportunities and cost optimization solutions for clients and project teams.

Subcontractor & Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and industry partners. Solicit, evaluate,



and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations. Ensure compliance of submitted quotations with project requirements and specifications. Expand and maintain a qualified subcontractor and supplier network across Ontario.

Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to Estimators, Junior Estimators, and Coordinators. Lead estimate review meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives. Establish estimating best practices, procedures, and quality standards. Assist in resource planning and workload management within the estimating department. Support recruitment, training, and career development of estimating staff.

Project Handover & Business Development: Participate in successful project turnover meetings with operations teams.

Assist Project

Managers with procurement strategies and budget validation. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.

Gold Seal Certification (GSC), Certified Construction Estimator (CCE/CEC), or Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) designation is considered an asset.

Minimum 10–15 years of construction estimating experience with a subcontractors, general contractor, EPC contractor, or construction management firm.

Proven experience estimating large‑scale civil, infrastructure, industrial, water/wastewater, transportation, or ICI projects.

Experience with Design‑Build, Construction Management, Progressive Design‑Build, Alliance, and Public‑Private Partnership (P3) projects is considered an asset.

Knowledge & Technical Skills Advanced proficiency with estimating software such as HCSS, CostX, On‑Screen Takeoff (OST), PlanSwift, Bid2Win.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex cost models and database development.

Working knowledge of scheduling software including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Strong understanding of construction contracts including CCDC, OPSS, OPSD, MTO, municipal, and infrastructure specifications.

📌 Estimator Senior/Construction (Winnipeg)
🏢 Strabag
📍 Winnipeg