Company

Construction

Estimator,Preconstruction

CA$70–95k Burlington, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Estimator, Preconstruction. Skills: Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Cost Analysis, Value Engineering, Procurement. Develop conceptual and order-of-magnitude estimates from feasibility stage onward to guide design and proforma development. Conduct due diligence cost analysis for land acquisition, including cost-per-suite and cost-per-GSF benchmarking”

Industry & Context.

Construction

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5–7+ years of progressive estimating experience with a General Contractor, Design-Build firm, or real estate developer, High-rise residential estimating experience is mandatory, Experience estimating projects with construction values from $10M to $200M+, Experience across the full design continuum, from schematic/conceptual through to IFC document sets, Solid knowledge of Site Development, Building Envelope, and M&E/HVAC systems for high-rise residential and ICI construction, Familiarity with Ontario Building Code requirements and their cost implications, command of MasterFormat for organizing construction data, Experience under CCA 5a, 5b, CCDC 2, 3, and 14 prime contracts and CCA 1 and 17 subcontracts

Nice to Have

PQS or Gold Seal Certification in Estimating is a asset

What You'll Do.

Develop conceptual and order-of-magnitude estimates from feasibility stage onward to guide design and proforma development

Conduct due diligence cost analysis for land acquisition

including cost-per-suite and cost-per-GSF benchmarking

Model multiple design and massing scenarios to advise on cost implications before significant design investment is made

Prepare detailed quantity surveys

and estimates across all design stages from schematic through IFC

Break down projects into elemental scopes from both complete documentation sets and preliminary designs

Maintain and refine an internal cost database

benchmarking historical data and tracking live market pricing

Prepare bid packages and manage competitive tender processes for all trade scopes

Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope alignment

Build and maintain subcontractor and supplier leverage market intelligence for competitive procurement

Lead scope clarification meetings and RFI processes during pre-tender and pre-construction phases

Facilitate VE workshops with design and construction teams

presenting cost alternatives and tradeoff analyses

Review constructability with design teams to identify cost risks early in the design process

Track budget alignment as design evolves

flagging material variances against proforma assumptions

Assist with Division 1 cost management and cashflow oversight

Maintain hard cost documentation at each major design milestone

Prepare executive-ready cost reports and estimate summaries for internal leadership

Monitor labour and material escalation trends to keep cost intelligence current and competitive

Evaluate new technologies

and materials to inform feasibility assessments

Research emerging techniques (mass timber

etc. ) and assess cost and schedule implications for ADI's pipeline

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Facilitate VE workshops with design and construction teams, presenting cost alternatives and tradeoff analyses; Review constructability with design teams to identify cost risks early in the design process

Process & Methodology

process management, resource planning, operational metrics

Full Job Description

## What You'll Be Doing Feasibility & Early-Stage Estimating Develop conceptual and order-of-magnitude estimates from feasibility stage onward to guide design and proforma development Conduct due diligence cost analysis for land acquisition, including cost-per-suite and cost-per-GSF benchmarking Model multiple design and massing scenarios to advise on cost implications before significant design investment is made Estimate Development & Quantity Surveying Prepare detailed quantity surveys, takeoffs, and estimates across all design stages from schematic through IFC Break down projects into elemental scopes from both complete documentation sets and preliminary designs Maintain and refine an internal cost database, benchmarking historical data and tracking live market pricing Subcontractor & Vendor Management Prepare bid packages and manage competitive tender processes for all trade scopes Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope alignment, qualifications, and pricing gaps Build and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships; leverage market intelligence for competitive procurement Lead scope clarification meetings and RFI processes during pre-tender and pre-construction phases Project Collaboration & Value Engineering Facilitate VE workshops with design and construction teams, presenting cost alternatives and tradeoff analyses Review constructability with design teams to identify cost risks early in the design process Track budget alignment as design evolves, flagging material variances against proforma assumptions Assist with Division 1 cost management and cashflow oversight Proforma & Cost Reporting Maintain hard cost documentation at each major design milestone Prepare executive-ready cost reports and estimate summaries for internal leadership Monitor labour and material escalation trends to keep cost intelligence current and competitive Market & Innovation Evaluate new technologies, construction methods, and materials to inform feasibility asses

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