Senior Estimator

Job Title: Senior Estimator
Job ID: 87103
Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Overview:
A well-established general contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its Western Canada team in Edmonton. This is a high-impact opportunity supporting major Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction pursuits in a busy and competitive market. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading preconstruction efforts, preparing accurate conceptual and detailed estimates, managing bid strategy, and helping position projects for success from pursuit through buyout. This organization is actively growing in Alberta and is looking for a proven estimator who can contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be doing:

Lead project procurement, bid strategy, and preconstruction activities

Prepare accurate, detailed, and well-organized budgets and estimates

Develop conceptual budgets and support early-stage pricing strategy

Manage bid submissions under tight deadlines and time-sensitive conditions

Work across multiple contract models including Construction Management, Design-Build, P3, and Lump Sum

Coordinate and level subcontractor pricing, identify gaps or risks, and escalate concerns as needed

Support post-award activities including quote distribution, binder rewrites, and buyout assistance

Contribute to value engineering efforts and identify project-specific risks and challenges

Mentor and support junior estimating staff

Build and maintain strong subcontractor and supplier relationships

Maintain estimating databases including labour rates, material pricing, and project cost history

What you must have:

Construction-related degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of technical training and experience

8–10+ years of estimating experience in Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional construction

Strong experience with full-cycle estimating and preconstruction leadership

Proven ability to develop conceptual budgets as well as detailed estimates

Advanced understanding of estimating strategies, construction contracts, and commercial risk

Experience leading or mentoring junior estimators

Strong subcontractor management and bid-leveling experience

Ability to work accurately and effectively in a deadline-driven environment

Hands-on experience with estimating software such as OST and/or CostX

Eligibility for Security Clearance due to project requirements

Salary/Rate Range: $130,000–$150,000

Other Information:
Ideal Profile

The strongest candidates will come from a general contractor environment and bring broad ICI estimating experience, strong conceptual budgeting skills, and the ability to lead complex bids independently. Alberta market knowledge and experience supporting large-scale or high-profile construction pursuits would be considered strong assets.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a respected and growing construction organization and contribute to major Western Canadian projects during a period of strong market activity. The company offers the chance to work on high-profile pursuits, collaborate with experienced teams, and make a meaningful impact in a leadership-level estimating role.

Compensation: $135,000 – $150,000/yr

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