Sr. Estimator

Post Date

May 12, 2026

Location

Winnipeg,
Manitoba

ZIP/Postal Code

R3Y 1
Canada
Jul 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

VAN-97aba16e-2bad-46b8-976f-458ebf1edc0a

Pay Rate

$140k - $180k (estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

You're a Senior Estimating Manager with 10+ years of experience leading preconstruction efforts for commercial and light industrial projects, including proven experience managing and developing estimating teams. In this role, you will oversee the estimating function, provide strategic direction on bids, and ensure the delivery of accurate, competitive estimates aligned with business objectives.

You will lead and grow a high-performing estimating team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management, while driving consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the department. As a key contributor to project success, you’ll guide bid strategy across hard bid, cost-plus, and design-build projects, leveraging your expertise and advanced estimating tools (OST) to support informed decision-making.

Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating department, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of team members

Lead subcontractor and supplier solicitation efforts, review and analyze quotes, and provide data to support subcontractor selection for large and complex bids

Perform detailed quantity take-offs for all estimate areas, ensuring clear documentation for project team handover, including safety and security requirements per Ledcor policies and applicable legislation

Analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive bid estimates, including site visits, quantity take-offs, pricing, and preparing a presentation for management to review

Integrate drawing specifications, terms, and conditions into bids and review RFIs prior to submission

Develop project schedules and execution schedules based on estimates, incorporating input from project teams and relevant trades

Support the presentation of estimate proposals to stakeholders

Prepare conceptual estimates using historical data and insights

Participate in major trade pre-award meetings as required

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive estimating experience within ICI construction, including demonstrated experience managing or leading an estimating team; on-site project management experience is an asset

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, or a related field

Advanced proficiency with MS Office, Onscreen Take Off (OST), and related estimating software; familiarity with BIM modeling is an asset

Strong understanding of trade-related drawings, specifications, and construction documents, with the ability to assess completeness and provide direction

Knowledge of construction costs, budgeting, and project schedule development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and provide coaching and mentorship

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.