Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil (Roads, Highways & Bridges)
Full-time Perm
Location: Toronto (in-office) Monday-Friday
Compensation & Perks
- Salary: $130,000 – $165,000 (based on experience)
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits
- Retirement savings program
- Strong career growth and advancement opportunities
Role Overview
Senior Estimator with 10+ years in heavy civil construction, specializing in roads, highways, bridges, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Tender Preparation
- Interpret and analyze tender drawings, specifications, and contract documents (including projects up to $1B in value)
- Perform or oversee quantity take-offs from drawings and models
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
- Evaluate and price scope changes, claims, and additional work
- Develop preliminary construction schedules for field handoff
- Prepare bid bonds, insurance documentation, and tender submissions
Tender Management & Delivery
- Lead Design-Build and complex infrastructure bids through full tender lifecycle
- Coordinate and chair pre-bid and strategy meetings
- Present project scope, sequencing, risks, constraints, and value engineering opportunities
- Conduct bid reviews and analyze subcontractor proposals
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all submissions
- Maintain organized tender documentation and communications
- Support closing of competitive bids within deadlines
Stakeholder Communication & Project Support
- Follow up with clients on submitted proposals and bids
- Collaborate with field operations and project management teams
- Provide technical and cost support during construction execution
- Monitor active projects and support job cost tracking and reporting
Leadership & Development
- Mentor junior estimators and support team development
- Contribute to improving estimating processes, tools, and standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department
Requirements
- 10+ years in civil/heavy civil construction (roads, highways, bridges, infrastructure)
- Experience with Design-Build and large infrastructure projects
- Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents
- Proficiency with estimating software (InEight Estimate preferred)
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Knowledge of OPSS and CDED standards
- Experience with MTO and/or municipal projects
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license
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