Senior Estimator

Senior ICI Estimator role in Ottawa available now! Up to 120K, Projects $1M to $25M Your new company Hays Construction & Development has partnered with a mid-sized ICI GC in Ottawa to recruit for the role of Senior Estimator! They have been a successful company for decades. They are in a planned growth phase over the next several years and need help to do that! Future positions for you here could be Chief Estimator! Your new role As the new Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are crucial to the success of the projects. Your key responsibilities include such things as identifying and pursuing bid opportunities. To accomplish this, you will actively search for potential projects to bid on, ensuring a steady pipeline of opportunities. You will be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the estimating system. You will also manage a comprehensive database that includes costs for labour, materials, equipment, and rentals to ensure accurate and efficient estimating. You will be part of the team that is responsible for evaluating project costs and risks. Analyze potential risks and opportunities related to project costs, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. Projects are up to $25M and are varied. Institutional fit-ups, Civil and Commercial. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, your post-secondary education should include Construction Management/Engineering or similar. P.Eng., CET, Quantity Survey Designation preferred but not mandatory. Minimum requirement is a Construction Technician Diploma from an accredited College or University. Gold Seal Certified Estimator preferred but not mandatory. You should have at least 7-10 or more years of practical and professional experience, ideally in the local Ottawa area. Bilingualism is a strong preference but not required. Your project experience should include Lump Sum as well as Construction Management/Design Build and have experience working on new build projects in excess of $5M. Software experience should include Bluebeam, Planswift, Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, Ms Project, Pimavera, MS Office, experienced in lump sum bids, design-build and GMP projects. What you'll get in return There is an excellent compensation and benefits plan for you with this top employer. Benefits include a matching RRSP program, profit sharing, bonus, ability to work from home occasionally and education reimbursement.

Location: Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area, CA

Posted Date: 9/18/2025