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Senior Estimator
STRABAG Inc.
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Mississauga, ON
$120,000–$150,000 a year
Full-time
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Pay

$120,000–$150,000 a year

Job type

Full-time

Benefits

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Paid time off
RRSP match
On-site parking

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About us :

STRABAG Civil, is a subsidiary of STRABAG Inc, a European-based technology group for construction services. STRABAG Civil has extensive experience in large-scale underground hard, soft-ground, Transportation and construction projects. We provide expertise in ground engineering, tunnel excavation , deep excavation, forming, civil, site utilities, landscaping and site preparation with qualified personnel.

STRABAG is actively seeking a Senior Estimator for our Canadian division where he/she can utilize their extensive knowledge to contribute to the continued success and growth of the organization.

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Tendering

  • Lead the preparation of detailed conceptual, budgetary, and tender estimates for construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $50+ million.
  • Review and interpret drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, contracts, and tender documents.
  • Perform quantity take-offs and establish labour, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
  • Develop bid strategies and pricing models to maximize competitiveness while maintaining profitability.
  • Prepare detailed estimate summaries, bid forms, clarifications, and proposal submissions.
  • Coordinate and participate in pre-bid meetings, site investigations, and client presentations.
  • Conduct estimate reviews with senior management prior to bid submission.
  • Support design-build, P3, construction management, and lump-sum procurement pursuits.

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.

Leadership & Team Development

  • 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 professional 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.
  • Support business development activities and client relationship management.
  • Contribute to prequalification submissions, Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Represent the company professionally at industry events and client meetings.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Gold Seal Certification (GSC), Certified Construction Estimator (CCE/CEC), or Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) designation is considered an asset.

Experience

  • Minimum 10–15 years of construction estimating experience with a Sub contractors, General Contractor, EPC Contractor, or Construction Management firm.
  • Proven experience estimating large-scale civil, infrastructure, industrial, water/wastewater, transportation, or ICI projects.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
  • 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:
  • B2W Estimate
  • HeavyBid
  • HCSS
  • CostX
  • On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • PlanSwift
  • Sage Estimating
  • 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.

STRABAG Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. You will work in a motivated team and quickly gain a foothold through a well-structured induction period. Individual support possibilities in our own academy as well as modern and innovative development tools are waiting for you. We look forward to receiving your online application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates)! Please indicate your earliest possible starting date.

Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Work Location: In person

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