Senior Quantity Surveyor

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THE GREATER TORONTO AREASenior Estimator - InfrastructureOur Client is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. They deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, their passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, our client has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity.We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.As a Senior Estimator you will:Develop coaching and mentoring skills with the estimating team throughout all aspects of the estimating processDetermine the project scope of workSet-up and complete estimates in company standard estimating programPrepare preliminary construction schedules based on self-perform productivities and subcontractor input to determine project duration and resulting overhead costsComplete estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, and subtrade plugsIdentify and develop constructability requirements for project constructionAnalyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materialsIdentify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savingsAnalyze and propose potential strategies, advantages, or innovations for the project that could provide a more competitive bidApply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate valuesAnalyze subcontractor bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is includedParticipate in or lead the bid close on medium-sized projectsOversee bid closings of mid to large projects led by more junior team membersAssemble conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical dataDevelop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on medium-sized projectsEngage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiationPrepare an estimate schedule of all activities required to complete a fully quantified and costed estimate (or delegated scopes) based on a full review of the Estimate Checklist, including milestone dates and any required support resourcesLead a team of support estimators and operational staff, assisting with planning their time, oversee delegation and quality of work, and compiling all input on medium to large complexity projectsLead / manage the Kick-Off Meeting, weekly strategy meetings, and any formal meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet the milestone dates establishedWork autonomously to prioritize the work, set deliverables, and select the appropriate work execution methods, as well as fostering autonomy for the rest of the teamLead the estimating team while managing, mentoring, and reviewing the work of E3 and E2 estimators as well as other support staff throughout the estimate lifecycle, ensuring an understanding and accuracy of tasks are achieved and objectives or goals are metDemonstrate a competitive passion and high-performance attitudeRemain accountable for estimating responsibilities and hold supporting estimators to the same degree of accountabilityQualifications and experience:Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school; Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, and LEAN experience are all assetsAbility to understand, utilize, and communicate specialized information in speech and written text10-12 years of a combination of field and estimating experience in heavy civil, transit or infrastructure industries; design-build experience and proficiency in a variety of general procurement methods is an assetProficiency in the use of MS Excel, scheduling software (Primavera preferred), quantification software (such as OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Agtek), and BIM modelling is an assetClear and professional written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and time management abilitiesAdvanced degree of aptitude in comprehending tender documents, specifications, and drawings, with an understanding of contractual requirementsIn-depth understanding of all construction scopes of work with the ability to develop scopes of work for company initiated tendersAbility to develop less experienced estimators’ skills through teaching, training, and guidance throughout the estimate lifecycleAbility to foster and develop relationships

Created: 2025-09-11