Posted 8 months ago
Estimator
@ TalentSphere
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Overview
TalentSphere is hiring an Estimator for a general contractor doing commercial construction in Winnipeg, MB, at $100,000 to $130,000 a year. The role prepares takeoffs, costs and bids for new builds and tenant improvements, and works with subtrades and project teams. The posting also lists an annual discretionary bonus and medical benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Take off quantities and build accurate estimates from tender documents
- Prepare preliminary construction schedules
- Develop subcontractor scopes and negotiate post-award clarifications
- Analyze bids and propose cost and risk mitigation
- Lead bid closes on small to medium projects
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years of construction estimating experience or equivalent
- Understanding of CCDC contracts, drawings and building codes
- Advanced knowledge of trade disciplines and mechanical and electrical integration
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Gold Seal certification (required training)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Gold Seal |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Wellness |
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TalentSphere
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 327 |
Job description
Estimator
General Contractor
Commercial Construction
New Build &Tennant Improvement
Winnipeg, MB
$100,000 - $130,000
Estimator Duties & Responsibilities:
• Determining the scope of work using the tender documents to establish what divisions of work are required and build the requirements in the invitation to bid software.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with subtrades to show the market that company appreciates their efforts, wants to secure work with them and help them be profitable and successful.
• Undertake full measured quantities / take offs and understand the nuances between the various divisional scopes to build an estimate with accurate splits.
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
• Estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, etc.
• Analyze potential strategies, advantages, and innovations for the project that help provide a more competitive bid.
• Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values and update the database accordingly.
• Analyze subcontractor lead letters and bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included.
• Attend site visits to help understand and verify project requirements.
• Lead bid closes on small to medium sized projects.
• Lead conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data.
• Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on small-sized CM projects.
• Analyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials.
• Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings.
• Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation.
• For small to medium sized projects, lead project handover meetings and participate in project meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet established milestones.
Estimator Qualifications:
• 3+ years of construction estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Adaptable and ability to work in a fast-paced, pressured environment while maintaining high-quality standards and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands effectively.
• Sound understanding of CCDC construction contracts and documents, drawings, specifications, building practices and building codes.
• Demonstrate a competitive passion and high-performance attitude.
• Advanced knowledge of trade disciplines and the integration of Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, costing, scheduling, risk management and profitability.
• Ability to provide mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to team members in their overall professional development and growth.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills to evaluate options, assess risks, and make timely decisions that support estimating objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pre-construction and project teams, subtrades, and stakeholders to achieve estimating and project goals.
Training
• Gold Seal certification -required training to achieve designation
• Procore training modules applicable to Estimating role
• Suggested training offered through industry associations and educational institutions:
o Supervisory and Management Skills
o Communications, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution
o Construction Industry Ethics
o Construction Risk: Identify, Analyze, Mitigate
• Ongoing:
o Leadership
o Mentorship
o Coaching
Estimator Salary:
$100,000 - $130,000, annual discretional bonus, medical benefits, health & wellness programs, learning & development, opportunities for professional growth, project stability and diversity
Estimator Similar Job Titles:
Junior Estimator
Cost Estimator
Construction Estimator
Senior Estimator
Preconstruction
Interested?
Apply below
Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.
General Contractor
Commercial Construction
New Build &Tennant Improvement
Winnipeg, MB
$100,000 - $130,000
Estimator Duties & Responsibilities:
• Determining the scope of work using the tender documents to establish what divisions of work are required and build the requirements in the invitation to bid software.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with subtrades to show the market that company appreciates their efforts, wants to secure work with them and help them be profitable and successful.
• Undertake full measured quantities / take offs and understand the nuances between the various divisional scopes to build an estimate with accurate splits.
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
• Estimate quantification and costing of general condition requirements, labour, and equipment, including productivities, material, etc.
• Analyze potential strategies, advantages, and innovations for the project that help provide a more competitive bid.
• Apply labour and equipment productivities to estimates based on historically accurate values and update the database accordingly.
• Analyze subcontractor lead letters and bids for irregularities and ensure the full scope of work is included.
• Attend site visits to help understand and verify project requirements.
• Lead bid closes on small to medium sized projects.
• Lead conceptual and budget costs using past project analytics, benchmarking, and historical data.
• Develop scopes of work for subcontractors to provide budgeting assistance on small-sized CM projects.
• Analyze design criteria and recommend best options based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials.
• Identify and propose project risk and cost mitigation as well as the potential for project opportunities and cost savings.
• Engage in subcontractor post award scope clarification and negotiation.
• For small to medium sized projects, lead project handover meetings and participate in project meetings pertinent to ensuring the estimate process will meet established milestones.
Estimator Qualifications:
• 3+ years of construction estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Adaptable and ability to work in a fast-paced, pressured environment while maintaining high-quality standards and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands effectively.
• Sound understanding of CCDC construction contracts and documents, drawings, specifications, building practices and building codes.
• Demonstrate a competitive passion and high-performance attitude.
• Advanced knowledge of trade disciplines and the integration of Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, costing, scheduling, risk management and profitability.
• Ability to provide mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to team members in their overall professional development and growth.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills to evaluate options, assess risks, and make timely decisions that support estimating objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pre-construction and project teams, subtrades, and stakeholders to achieve estimating and project goals.
Training
• Gold Seal certification -required training to achieve designation
• Procore training modules applicable to Estimating role
• Suggested training offered through industry associations and educational institutions:
o Supervisory and Management Skills
o Communications, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution
o Construction Industry Ethics
o Construction Risk: Identify, Analyze, Mitigate
• Ongoing:
o Leadership
o Mentorship
o Coaching
Estimator Salary:
$100,000 - $130,000, annual discretional bonus, medical benefits, health & wellness programs, learning & development, opportunities for professional growth, project stability and diversity
Estimator Similar Job Titles:
Junior Estimator
Cost Estimator
Construction Estimator
Senior Estimator
Preconstruction
Interested?
Apply below
Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed we be contacted.
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