Senior Estimator

Chandos • Ottawa, ON

19d • CA$115,000 - CA$160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Chandos is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating on a long-term nuclear project at Chalk River, supporting continued growth across Ontario. This role is suited to a highly proactive Senior Estimator who takes ownership, a multiplier who drives timelines, and follows through relentlessly to close gaps, align stakeholders, and produce competitive, accurate bids in a complex environment. This is a critical role on a long-standing nuclear project, where success depends on ownership, follow-through, and the ability to drive outcomes in a complex delivery environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of estimating experience in nuclear or heavy industrial construction
• Proven experience on large-scale ($1B+) projects or equivalent complexity
• Strong experience from a general contractor environment
• Demonstrable experience leading teams and driving for results
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and estimating tools
• Ability to lead estimating efforts and coordinate cross-functional input
• Full and valid driver’s license for site visits and local coordination
• Must be eligible to obtain Reliability Clearance and able to complete background verification within project timelines; candidates with recent, readily verifiable residency and employment history will be prioritized
• You drive progress without waiting, especially when inputs are incomplete or moving
• You follow up, close gaps, and keep people aligned to deadlines
• You balance detail with judgment, knowing when “complete” is better than “perfect”
• You are comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• You take ownership of outcomes, not just inputs

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with recent residency history that supports timely completion of background checks will be strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle estimating for large-scale nuclear or industrial project
• Subtrade engagement, pricing strategy, and bid development
• Risk, contingency, and commercial assumptions that protect margin and win work
• Clear alignment between estimating, operations, and project leadership
• A disciplined, organized approach to delivering complete and accurate estimates
• Prepare and lead full-cost estimates across conceptual to detailed phases
• Develop labour, material, and equipment pricing with strong market awareness
• Evaluate risk, escalation, and contingency to support sound commercial decisions
• Lead subtrade solicitation, bid analysis, and pricing strategy
• Support bid strategy, value engineering, and client presentations

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed