Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator - Water / Wastewater Construction

Hamilton, ON - On-Site

$140,000 - $160,000 annually

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

Our client, a highly respected national construction firm with over 55 years of industry excellence, is seeking a Senior Estimator – Water/Wastewater Construction to join their growing Civil Estimating team.

This is a key role within a high-performing preconstruction group, supporting a wide range of civil infrastructure projects across Canada, with a strong focus on water and wastewater treatment facilities.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in preparing competitive, accurate, and risk-informed tenders from concept through to submission, contributing directly to project wins and long-term client success.

Location: Multiple locations across Canada (ON, AB, BC – Mississauga, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Burnaby, Kelowna)

Advantages

• $140,000 – $160,000 base salary based on experience
• Starting at three weeks paid vacation plus additional gifted days off over the Christmas break 
• RRSP with employer matching (up to 5%)
• Hybrid work arrangements: Multiple locations across Canada (ON, AB, BC – Mississauga, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Burnaby, Kelowna)
• Discretionary bonuses & profit sharing
• Group Health Insurance Plan (medical, dental, health care spending account)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee rewards program
• Discount programs & memberships
• Employee and Project referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth and learning opportunities, including professional certifications
• A Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Recipients of numerous awards for innovation, sustainability, and design

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed, accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders from concept to submission
• Review drawings and specifications to fully understand project scope, risks, and requirements
• Solicit, evaluate, and manage subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Prepare and review detailed scopes of work for trades and suppliers
• Perform self-take-offs with emphasis on self-performed and self-priced work
• Participate in tender closing and final submission strategy with senior leadership
• Assist in estimate coding and handoff processes upon successful award
• Review preliminary construction schedules using MS Project
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and site conditions impacting cost and execution
• Liaise with engineers, consultants, owners, and subcontractors to support value engineering initiatives
• Support bid strategy development alongside Chief Estimator and Major Projects team
• Participate in P3, Design-Build, and alternative delivery model pursuits
• Build and maintain strong subcontractor and supplier relationships
• Mentor and support junior estimating staff
• Evaluate construction sequencing, tie-ins, staging, and operational flow within active facilities

Requirements

• 7+ years of estimating experience in Water / Wastewater construction OR a combined PM/Estimator background in the same sector
• Strong general contractor experience in civil construction environments
• Proven experience preparing full-cycle estimates and managing tender submissions
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, risk evaluation, and cost modelling
• Experience coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and/or CostX (asset but strongly preferred)
• Ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents independently
• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent trade certification/experience
• Mechanical exposure in food & beverage or chemical environments (asset but strongly preferred)
• Process mechanical construction experience (asset but strongly preferred)
• Background in civil excavation and site piping (asset but strongly preferred)

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