Job Description
Job Title
Estimator
Job Description
Lead and manage the entire estimating process for construction projects valued between $5M-$20M. Review plans, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate and competitive estimates. Coordinate subcontractor outreach, scope review, bid leveling, and proposal evaluations. Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses using estimating software and industry best practices. Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, and executive leadership throughout the bid process. Evaluate project risks, constructability considerations, and value engineering opportunities. Manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting aggressive proposal deadlines. Support public, institutional, higher education, commercial, laboratory, and life science project pursuits. Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders. Assist in developing estimating standards and best practices as the company continues to expand.
The Successful Applicant
12+ years of construction estimating experience preferred. Experience estimating public, municipal, institutional, commercial, or similar projects. Must have experience managing estimates from concept through final proposal submission. Strong understanding of construction costs, subcontractor markets, and bid management. Proven ability to estimate projects ranging from $5M-$20M in value. Experience working within fast-paced bid schedules and 2-3 week turnaround timelines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, and Bluebeam. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Residential construction experience alone will not be considered.
What's on Offer
Base Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 Performance Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package 401(k) Program Paid Time Off Company Vehicle Available for Project-Related Travel
Job Summary
Sector: Construction Sub Sector: Estimator Industry: Property Where: Cranston Contract Type: Permanent
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Cranston, Rhode Island |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $160,000–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Bid Analysisunmatched
- Biologyunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Estimatesunmatched
- Construction Managementunmatched
- Cost Analysisunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- High Tech Industryunmatched
- Higher Educationunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Project Estimatesunmatched
- Project Evaluationunmatched
- Risk Analysisunmatched
- Standards Developmentunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Value Engineeringunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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