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Senior Estimator

  • Laval · Hybrid
  • Permanent, Full time
  • 1 week ago
Job Title: Senior Estimator – Formwork and Concrete
Location: North Shore of Montreal
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Construction / Civil Engineering / Formwork
Salary: $150,000 to $170,000 (+ 10% conditional bonus)

Job Description

Are you looking to leverage your expertise in concrete, complex, and rewarding projects? A well-established company in the field of formwork and concrete is seeking a senior estimator to strengthen its team. Here, there is no routine or repetitive condos: you will participate in large-scale public mandates, with a motivated team, technical challenges, and a culture where your experience is truly recognized.


Main Responsibilities

  • Read and analyze plans, specifications, and addenda with strategic attention

  • Estimate rigorously all quantities and resources needed

  • Evaluate the scope of work and exclusions, analyze risks

  • Contact suppliers and subcontractors, compare offers and collect relevant information

  • Develop complete budgets in internal tools (TPL, Bluebeam or equivalents)

  • Participate in bid closing meetings with the team

  • Conduct site visits when required to fully understand site conditions

  • Actively collaborate with chief estimators and other members of the estimating team


Desired Profile

  • Training in estimating, civil engineering, or related field

  • Minimum 5 to 6 years of relevant experience (10 years ideally) in estimating or project management in concrete structure

  • Good mastery of a take-off software (TPL, Bluebeam or other)

  • Excellent understanding of public tenders (SQI, MTQ, municipalities)

  • Analytical mindset, autonomy, and a strong sense of responsibility

  • Strong ability to read and interpret technical plans and specifications

  • Comfortable with the Office suite, particularly Excel

  • Work environment primarily in French; functional English is an asset


Working Conditions

  • In-person position in Laval (1 fixed telecommuting day on Monday)

  • Flexible schedule between 7 AM and 8 AM – with adjustable end of day (e.g.: Friday at 2 PM)

  • Trust-based environment: management by objectives, no micromanagement

  • Clear structure: estimators focus solely on estimating (no project management)

  • Collaborative and supportive atmosphere on a daily basis


Offered Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $150,000 to $170,000 + 10% bonus

  • 4 weeks of vacation + possibility of a 5th depending on experience

  • 2 personal days per year

  • 8 public holidays and flexibility during less active periods

  • Major and stimulating projects

  • Active participation in projects that require thought, coordination, and innovation

  • Culture focused on respect, pride in a job well done, and the pleasure of collaborating

  • Opportunities for internal advancement (e.g.: mentoring role, coaching, or specialization)


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