To the average person, it’s just a PDF file. To you, it’s a building already standing, costed out, and profitable.
Transforming plans and specifications into financial reality requires rare expertise. If you are looking for an environment where your strategic vision is not only understood but valued (and where you can blow off steam at the on-site gym after a stressful bid closing), you have come to the right place.
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Ready to estimate your future with us?
You are a numbers expert, but above all, a leader passionate about construction. We are looking for our future Senior Chief Estimator to join a top-tier General Contractor in downtown Montreal.
Recognized for integrity, transparency, and operational excellence, the company specializes in large-scale projects—often executed in consortiums—within the commercial and institutional sectors.
What Awaits You
A Stimulating Environment: You will be at the heart of the action in Montreal, surrounded by a team where the human element is the priority.
Flexibility: An appreciated hybrid formula (4 days in the office, 1 day remote) to maintain work-life balance.
A Career on the Rise: If you have solid experience with a General Contractor in Quebec and aim to evolve within the Engineering and Design division, this role is tailored for you.
Your Profile
Bilingualism (French and English) is essential. You must be able to navigate technical documentation with ease, negotiate firmly with subcontractors from various backgrounds, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders in both official languages.
Advantages
Benefits & Perks
In addition to joining a passionate Engineering and Design team, you will benefit from:
Competitive Salary: Between $90,000 and $130,000, recognizing your expertise.
Hybrid Work Model: 4 days in-office / 1 day remote to support work/life balance.
Vacation: At least 4 weeks, aligned with the construction calendar (CCQ).
Comprehensive Coverage: Full range of group insurance and 24/7 access to telemedicine.
Retirement: Group RRSP program with employer matching.
Health: Access to a fully equipped gym right in the office.
Location: Modern workspace located in downtown Montreal (Parking or transit pass provided).
Growth: Real opportunities for continuous training and professional advancement within the company.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
As a Senior Estimator within our Engineering and Design division, your mandate will be to:
Analyze plans and specifications in depth to fully grasp the scope of work and project specifics.
Identify required products and execution methods specific to the project to ensure precise estimation.
Collaborate actively in public and private tendering processes, respecting deadlines and compliance requirements.
Develop comprehensive estimates by calculating all direct and indirect costs (materials, labor, equipment).
Perform quantity take-offs for key works and validate data provided by the team.
Prepare structured quantity summaries according to standardized sections and trades involved.
Participate in site visits to assess technical constraints and the complexity of the work to be estimated.
Research and negotiate prices with suppliers and subcontractors following the analysis of bid documents.
Manage invitations to subcontractors, transmit relevant documents, and grant access to the virtual plan room.
Verify the compliance of subcontractor bids against project requirements during bid closing.
Maintain regular contact with the supplier and subcontractor database to nurture a solid business network.
Contribute strategically to optimize project profitability and assist Project Managers as needed.
Qualifications
Requirements
Education: DEC in Architecture or Estimation, or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Architecture.
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in construction estimation.
Sector: Experience in Commercial, Institutional, and Heavy Residential sectors in Quebec.
Languages: Bilingual (French and English).
Skills & Competencies
To excel in this Chief Estimator role, you must demonstrate:
Exemplary professional rigor and a strong sense of organization.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail regarding cost management.
Autonomy, initiative, and good priority management in a dynamic environment.
A strong collaborative spirit and relational skills to build bonds with partners.
Good tolerance for change and adaptability.
Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite and MS Project.
Knowledge of digital quantity takeoff software Planswift (considered a significant asset).
Familiarity with public and private tendering platforms (SEAO, etc.).
Summary
Are you ready to take on this challenge and propel your career to new heights?
If this description doesn't exactly match your profile, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are your partner for talent, helping you not only find a job you love but also build a fruitful career that offers work-life balance and professional fulfillment. By offering training, coaching, flexibility, and equitable access to job opportunities across the professional, operational, and technological landscapes, we guide you toward work that matches your skills, expertise, and ambitions.
Contact me at: david.lamontagne@randstad.ca or at 438 454-3611
Randstad Operational: Get a job that matches your skills, supports work-life balance, and helps you achieve your goals. Access a range of job opportunities—permanent, temporary, or contract—with top employers, and benefit from continuous training offered by a trusted partner who cares about your professional life and well-being.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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To the average person, it’s just a PDF file. To you, it’s a building already standing, costed out, and profitable.
Transforming plans and specifications into financial reality requires rare expertise. If you are looking for an environment where your strategic vision is not only understood but valued (and where you can blow off steam at the on-site gym after a stressful bid closing), you have come to the right place.
Ready to estimate your future with us?
You are a numbers expert, but above all, a leader passionate about construction. We are looking for our future Senior Chief Estimator to join a top-tier General Contractor in downtown Montreal.
Recognized for integrity, transparency, and operational excellence, the company specializes in large-scale projects—often executed in consortiums—within the commercial and institutional sectors.
What Awaits You
A Stimulating Environment: You will be at the heart of the action in Montreal, surrounded by a team where the human element is the priority.
Flexibility: An appreciated hybrid formula (4 days in the office, 1 day remote) to maintain work-life balance.
...
A Career on the Rise: If you have solid experience with a General Contractor in Quebec and aim to evolve within the Engineering and Design division, this role is tailored for you.
Your Profile
Bilingualism (French and English) is essential. You must be able to navigate technical documentation with ease, negotiate firmly with subcontractors from various backgrounds, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders in both official languages.
Advantages
Benefits & Perks
In addition to joining a passionate Engineering and Design team, you will benefit from:
Competitive Salary: Between $90,000 and $130,000, recognizing your expertise.
Hybrid Work Model: 4 days in-office / 1 day remote to support work/life balance.
Vacation: At least 4 weeks, aligned with the construction calendar (CCQ).
Comprehensive Coverage: Full range of group insurance and 24/7 access to telemedicine.
Retirement: Group RRSP program with employer matching.
Health: Access to a fully equipped gym right in the office.
Location: Modern workspace located in downtown Montreal (Parking or transit pass provided).
Growth: Real opportunities for continuous training and professional advancement within the company.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
As a Senior Estimator within our Engineering and Design division, your mandate will be to:
Analyze plans and specifications in depth to fully grasp the scope of work and project specifics.
Identify required products and execution methods specific to the project to ensure precise estimation.
Collaborate actively in public and private tendering processes, respecting deadlines and compliance requirements.
Develop comprehensive estimates by calculating all direct and indirect costs (materials, labor, equipment).
Perform quantity take-offs for key works and validate data provided by the team.
Prepare structured quantity summaries according to standardized sections and trades involved.
Participate in site visits to assess technical constraints and the complexity of the work to be estimated.
Research and negotiate prices with suppliers and subcontractors following the analysis of bid documents.
Manage invitations to subcontractors, transmit relevant documents, and grant access to the virtual plan room.
Verify the compliance of subcontractor bids against project requirements during bid closing.
Maintain regular contact with the supplier and subcontractor database to nurture a solid business network.
Contribute strategically to optimize project profitability and assist Project Managers as needed.
Qualifications
Requirements
Education: DEC in Architecture or Estimation, or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Architecture.
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in construction estimation.
Sector: Experience in Commercial, Institutional, and Heavy Residential sectors in Quebec.
Languages: Bilingual (French and English).
Skills & Competencies
To excel in this Chief Estimator role, you must demonstrate:
Exemplary professional rigor and a strong sense of organization.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail regarding cost management.
Autonomy, initiative, and good priority management in a dynamic environment.
A strong collaborative spirit and relational skills to build bonds with partners.
Good tolerance for change and adaptability.
Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite and MS Project.
Knowledge of digital quantity takeoff software Planswift (considered a significant asset).
Familiarity with public and private tendering platforms (SEAO, etc.).
Summary
Are you ready to take on this challenge and propel your career to new heights?
If this description doesn't exactly match your profile, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are your partner for talent, helping you not only find a job you love but also build a fruitful career that offers work-life balance and professional fulfillment. By offering training, coaching, flexibility, and equitable access to job opportunities across the professional, operational, and technological landscapes, we guide you toward work that matches your skills, expertise, and ambitions.
Contact me at: david.lamontagne@randstad.ca or at 438 454-3611
Randstad Operational: Get a job that matches your skills, supports work-life balance, and helps you achieve your goals. Access a range of job opportunities—permanent, temporary, or contract—with top employers, and benefit from continuous training offered by a trusted partner who cares about your professional life and well-being.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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