Senior Estimator, Building Construction

Ledcor•Ottawa, ON

13d•CA$119,700 - CA$159,600•Onsite

About The Position

Ledcor is hiring a seasoned Estimator with over 6 years of expertise in multi-disciplinary commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential construction projects. You excel in conceptual estimating, quantity take-off, cost analysis, subcontractor engagement, competitive bid preparation, and document control. You will play a pivotal role in developing hard bid, construction management, and design-build estimates for a diverse range of projects. Apply today to join our Building Construction team in Ottawa!

Requirements

6+ years of estimating experience, preferably within the ICI construction and residential sector.
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), and other estimating software.
Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and related documentation, with a keen eye for completeness and accuracy.
Solid understanding of construction costing, budgeting, procurement, and project schedule development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders and team members.
Knowledge of structural, envelope, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) and electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems) in ICI and high-rise construction projects.
Proven success working as a member of a bid team, ensuring estimate accuracy, risk identification, and effective subcontractor selection.
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, including subcontractor prequalification, scope clarification, and pricing negotiations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and validate construction drawings, specifications, and BIM models to support accurate quantity take-offs and scope reviews.

Nice To Haves

Previous project management or field experience is considered an asset.
experience with BIM modeling is an asset.
Previous field experience as a Project Coordinator or in a similar construction role, with demonstrated experience supporting design-assist and preconstruction collaboration.
LEED®, sustainable construction, or net-zero energy project experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation efforts, review and analyze quotations, and provide recommendations to support subcontractor selection.
Perform detailed quantity take-off across all project scopes, including conceptual quantities, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless handover to project teams in accordance with company policies.
Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and related project documentation to develop comprehensive estimates and project planning.
Review RFIs, drawings, specifications, RFP, and contract to ensure complete and accurate bid submissions.
Develop project execution plans (logistics & schedule) based on project requirements, collaborating with project teams and key trade partners.
Support the preparation and presentation of estimate proposals to internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates using quantity survey, historical cost data, market intelligence, and benchmarking information, itemized by both divisional and elemental format.
Participate in major trade pre-award meetings and contribute to subcontractor selection and procurement planning.
Identify value engineering opportunities during conceptual, schematic, design development phases and bid phases.
Source cost-effective materials and systems while evaluating lead times, lifecycle costs, risks, and potential scope conflicts before bid submission.
Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to optimize budgets, negotiate scope allocations, and maintain competitive pricing strategies.
Lead pre-bid meetings to address scope gaps, manage supplier and subcontractor RFPs, and develop clear, comprehensive scopes of work in collaboration with project team.
Plan utility approvals, temporary and permanent service connections, and regulatory inspections, to align with client expectations.
Integrate with design-build team on design-build contracts to facilitate design and estimate progression through various design phases and classes of estimate.