Senior Estimator, Infrastructure

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and coordination of comprehensive estimate packages including quantity takeoffs costing subcontractor pricing and bid submissions.
• Develop conceptual budgets detailed estimates cost studies and competitive tenders for complex construction projects.
• Review drawings specifications terms conditions and bid documents to ensure all project requirements are incorporated into estimates.
• Analyze outstanding RFIs and identify appropriate bidding strategies for complex project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for large-scale projects and oversee the quantity takeoff process ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation activities and evaluate submissions.
• Recommend subcontractors and suppliers for project award based on scope pricing capability and risk assessment.
• Take ownership of estimate accuracy by reviewing and validating all direct and indirect project costs.
• Assign and manage bid package responsibilities within the estimating team.
• Review construction schedules and execution strategies to ensure alignment with estimate assumptions and project objectives.
• Lead estimate review meetings and participate in bid strategy discussions.
• Prepare bid clarifications and support proposal development for major projects.
• Provide mentorship guidance and technical expertise to junior estimators and cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on estimating-related requirements and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of estimating and/or related construction experience.
• Proven experience working on large complex multidisciplinary construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience within transit transportation civil heavy infrastructure rail or major public-sector projects is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading estimates from conceptual design through competitive tender submission.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry-standard estimating software.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and model-based estimating is considered an asset.
• Thorough understanding of modern construction methods practices equipment and execution strategies.
• Strong ability to interpret and analyze construction drawings specifications and contract documents.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction costs budgeting principles and project scheduling.
• Proven ability to manage and close complex tenders bids and proposals.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence decision-making and present complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams subcontractors consultants suppliers and clients.

Working Conditions:

• Site-based role in Oshawa Ontario.

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Compensation

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience knowledge skills education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page.