Your new company

Hays has partnered with a renowned developer in the Greater Toronto Area who has built a wide range of residential offerings, including and most notably, high-rise construction projects. They are located in the heart of the city and have been around for decades.

Your new role

The current opening is for a Senior Estimator, reporting to the Vice President and taking ownership of some large projects. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for:

• Prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for high-rise residential construction projects
• Analyze architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Develop budgets that align with project timelines and construction challenges
• Create and issue tenders for subcontractor pricing and vendor selection
• Maintain and update a costing database for future budgeting and benchmarking
• Conduct post-project reviews to compare estimated vs. actual costs
• Identify and mitigate project risks, including financial and technical exposures
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to refine estimates
• Provide regular reporting on current and upcoming estimates and budgets
• Lead and mentor junior estimators and support staff

What you'll need to succeed

• 10+ years of experience in construction estimating, preferably in high-rise residential projects
• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• Proven experience with large-scale residential projects ($150M–$300M+)
• Strong understanding of building envelope systems, M&E systems, and site development
• Familiarity with contract types such as CCDC 2, CCDC 3, CCDC 14, CCA 5a/5b
• Proficiency in estimating and project management software (e.g., Procore, BlueBeam, MS Project, Excel)

What you'll get in return

Competitive base salary, bonus etc.

What you need to do now

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