Senior Estimator

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. 

That’s something we’re truly proud of, Work That Matters, People Who Care.

What's the role?

We're hiring a Senior Estimator to support high‑value projects across our Workforce Accommodations, Forestry & Energy Services, and Integrated Facilities Management business units. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, analytical environment and want to make a meaningful impact, this position plays a key role in developing accurate, timely, and competitive full‑cost estimates for projects that collectively exceed $1B in annual volume.

What you'll do

Estimating accuracy is essential to our success — and the Sr. Estimator directly supports our ability to win new business, mitigate financial risk, and deliver strong results for our clients and partners.

Project Estimating

• Collaborate with the estimating team to define bid strategies for each opportunity.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre‑bid meetings to determine scope and requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales to ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, risk, escalation, and contingency.
• Coordinate with Indigenous Relations to ensure partnership requirements and associated costs are built into estimates.
• Work with Operations and the Director of Estimating to review and approve cost estimates.
• Review estimate details for completeness and accuracy.

Continuous Improvement

• Support the development and refinement of cost‑estimate models to streamline the bid process.
• Conduct feasibility and cost analyses on alternative methods or materials.
• Complete post‑bid reviews and communicate lessons learned.
• Produce and analyze monthly job‑cost reports to compare projected versus actual performance and support process improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain alignment with Sales and the Proposal team.
• Understand and follow workplace safety procedures.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients as required.
• Assist with materials studies, method evaluations, and cost recommendations.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in Workforce Accommodations, Facilities Management, or commercial construction estimating (preferred).
• Technical training in construction or an equivalent combination of training and estimating experience.
• Relevant post‑secondary education (preferred).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• A collaborative, communicative approach with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Some flexibility required as there may be occasional evening or weekend work depending on project timelines.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• A flexible hybrid work model.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026!

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Please Note: We kindly ask that staffing or recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity. We are not accepting agency referrals at this time.

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