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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