About the Role
Our client, a multi-trade service contractor, is seeking a highly experienced Estimator III to join our dynamic team. In this senior-level role, you will evaluate tenders, technical drawings, and project specifications to prepare detailed and accurate estimates for high-value, multi-trade construction projects—typically valued at over $5 million. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including project management, safety, and procurement to develop comprehensive bids that reflect the true scope and cost of each project.
This position plays a critical role in our estimating function, often managing the most complex bids and serving as a mentor to junior estimators.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion and adhere to all company safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
- Analyze historical data, current market trends, labor rates, and project-specific requirements to prepare detailed estimates.
- Request and interpret clarifications on tender documents as needed.
- Revise cost estimates to reflect scope changes or new information.
- Gather and assess all necessary cost inputs, including labor, materials, equipment, and tools.
- Provide accurate cost projections based on project technical requirements.
- Identify and quantify potential cost risks and ensure they are reflected in the bid.
- Partner with project teams to support change orders and modifications throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentor Estimator I and II team members.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- 7–10+ years of multi-trade construction estimating experience, including projects valued at $5M or more.
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
- Experience using Accubid or similar estimating software.
- College diploma, bachelor’s degree, trade certification, or equivalent professional experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction drawings.
- Effective organizational, negotiation, and time management skills.
- Experience working in unionized and multi-trade environments.
Preferred:
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
- Estimating experience on projects valued over $25M.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Frequent sitting, standing, and use of computer systems.
- Occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs).
- Visual acuity required for reading plans and documents.
- Primarily office-based with occasional site visits.
- Indoor work environment with 5–40% travel to job sites and client meetings.
Additional Information
This position requires the ability to conduct on-site walkthroughs to ensure thorough understanding of project conditions and bid requirements. Confidentiality and adherence to company policies, including the Business Code of Conduct, is mandatory.
Apply Today!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your estimating career and contribute to exciting, large-scale construction projects, we want to hear from you.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to Chris at [email protected] for immediate consideration.
Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply.
For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch.
We look forward to working with you.
Contract Info / Information sur le contrat
- Job ID / No. du Poste: 45982598
- Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1
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