Senior Estimator
Corrpro CanadaCorrpro Canada is seeking a Senior Estimator. Corrpro Canada is Canada's largest corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business for the protection and preservation of infrastructure. Corrpro Canada provides professional corrosion consulting and cathodic protection engineering services to major oil companies, government agencies, municipal water, sewer and gas utilities, universities, and public transportation agencies. Corrpro Canada has complete construction installation services, including crews and equipment to install any type of cathodic protection system for any type of structure. POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading the development of accurate project estimates, budgets, tenders, and commercial proposals supporting corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, pipeline integrity, construction, maintenance, and field services projects throughout Canada. This position works closely with Operations, Engineering, Business Development, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to develop competitive pricing strategies, identify project risks and opportunities, and support successful project execution and business growth. WHAT YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for corrosion control, cathodic protection, pipeline integrity, construction, maintenance, and field service projects. Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, bid packages, and customer requirements. Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates utilizing historical cost data, supplier quotations, and project specifications. Prepare technical and commercial proposals utilizing corporate templates, Excel-based estimating tools, and proposal management software. Coordinate proposal development activities across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Health & Safety, and Business Development teams. Identify project risks, opportunities, assumptions, qualifications, and exclusions during the estimating process. Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and project feasibility. Support bid review meetings and provide estimating recommendations to management. Maintain estimating databases, pricing models, proposal documentation, and historical cost records. Enter and maintain project opportunities within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Support project handover activities by documenting estimate assumptions, commercial commitments, and project budgets. Prepare budgetary estimates, change order pricing, cash flow projections, and estimating reports as required. Support business development initiatives through customer engagement, bid clarification meetings, and pre-award discussions. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating tools, procedures, and best practices. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators, coordinators, and project support personnel as required. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: Minimum five (5) years of estimating experience within construction, industrial services, engineering, utilities, infrastructure, pipeline, corrosion control, or related industries. Experience preparing commercial tenders, technical proposals, and customer bid submissions required. Diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred. Experience with cathodic protection, corrosion engineering, or pipeline integrity projects considered a strong asset. Language Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Personal Attributes: Demonstrates strong business acumen, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple prioriti…