Senior Estimator
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6 hours ago
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Job Summary
You will provide leadership in quantity take-offs advanced cost modelling and bid strategy across lump sum unit rate and cost-plus contracts. As a trusted advisor to operations and senior leadership you will shape project pursuit strategies mitigate risk and identify value-driven opportunities that enhance competitiveness and project outcomes.
Recognized for your strategic mindset and technical depth you will champion continuous improvement mentor developing estimators and elevate estimating standards across the business.
Join our Ledcor team today!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end estimating process on complex high-value civil and earthworks projects ensuring accuracy completeness and strategic alignment
- Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on bid strategy risk assessment pricing methodology and competitive positioning
- Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders clients consultants and industry partners providing clear and confident communication at all levels
- Mentor coach and develop estimating team members building bench strength and promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration
- Drive continuous improvement by developing refining and implementing estimating standards procedures and best practices
- Oversee compliance with Ledcor systems processes and governance in all estimating activities
- Lead comprehensive reviews of drawings specifications and contract documents to identify risks gaps and opportunities
- Direct and validate detailed quantity take-offs and pricing strategies ensuring alignment with project execution plans and safety requirements
- Oversee subcontractor and supplier engagement including bid solicitation evaluation negotiations and final selection
- Develop conceptual and parametric estimates using historical data benchmarking and market intelligence
- Present estimates assumptions and risk profiles to senior leadership with confidence and clarity
- Analyze market trends cost drivers and project data to inform future bids and strategic decision-making
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management Engineering Estimating or a related discipline
- 710 years of progressive estimating experience with a strong focus on heavy civil and earthworks projects
- Proven track record leading estimates on complex large-scale infrastructure projects
- Advanced knowledge of construction practices methodologies and equipment in civil/earthworks environments
- Deep understanding of contract models (lump sum unit rate cost-plus) and associated commercial risks
- Strong expertise in interpreting construction documents and identifying scope gaps and risk exposures
- Demonstrated ability to develop project schedules and integrate them into cost planning
- High proficiency with estimating and project controls tools (e.g. InEight Estimate Bluebeam Primavera P6 MS Office)
- Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to think strategically influence decisions and drive results in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Additional Information
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North Americas most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.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.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies, serving the building, heavy industrial, civil and infrastructure, mining, pipeline, power and communications sectors. Ledcor also owns operations in aviation, marine transportation service ... View more
