Chandos
Construction
SeniorEstimator
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“Senior Estimator at Chandos. Skills: Cost certainty, Collaborative delivery models. Determine bid strategies. Prepare full-cost estimates”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver cost certainty; Deliver value
Industry & Context.
Value-engineering reviews
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ten or more years of experience in commercial construction estimating, Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating for a general contractor, ICI, residential, recreational, healthcare experience, Able to clearly present complex cost data, Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering, Advanced Excel and cost-estimating software proficiency
Nice to Have
CEC designation (CIQS), PQS designation, Organizational, prioritization, and process skills, Analytical & Technically Strong
What You'll Do.
Determine bid strategies
Prepare full-cost estimates
Coordinate full-cost estimates
Lead estimating workshops
Align costs with project goals
Perform material take-offs
Perform labour take-offs
Perform equipment take-offs
Perform subcontractor take-offs
Establish labour rates
Maintain labour rates
Establish escalation allowances
Maintain escalation allowances
Establish contingency allowances
Maintain contingency allowances
Solicit competitive bids
Negotiate with subcontractors
Negotiate with suppliers
Conduct value-engineering reviews
Provide constructability advice
Coordinate with operations teams
Track estimated vs. actual costs
Support lessons learned
Build relationships with subtrades
Build relationships with consultants
Build relationships with suppliers
Build relationships with clients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative delivery models; Multi-stakeholder projects; Operations teams; Subtrades; Consultants; Suppliers; Clients
Communication Scope
Present complex cost data
Full Job Description
We are Chandos. We exist to build a better world. Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation , collaboration , and sustainability in all that we do. We are 100 per cent employee-owned , and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support. We look for team members who are gritty , accountable , and driven - with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose , you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations. We are seeking an Senior Estimator with a passion for collaborative delivery models to join our team. You’ll be at the heart of collaborative, multi‑stakeholder projects, delivering cost certainty and value from project conception through to construction start on site. You’ll join a company that’s pioneering the collaborative superstar: Integrative Project Delivery (IPD) in Canada, with projects that truly move the needle on collaboration and innovation in construction. Project sectors: ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional), residential, recreation centres, and healthcare or ideally long‑term care. * Effectively determine the bid strategies required for Chandos to be successful * Prepare and coordinate full‑cost estimates for all project phases, concept to tender, with a focus on collaborative methodology * Lead estimating workshops to align costs with project goals and foster transparent decision‑making * Perform detailed material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor take‑offs * Establish and maintain unit costs, labour rates, escalation, and contingency allowances * Solicit competitive bids, negotiate with subcontractors/suppliers, and conduct value‑engineering r
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