Copy of Senior Estimator - Industrial/ Nuclear

About the position

Chandos is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating on a long-term nuclear project at Chalk River, supporting continued growth across Ontario. This role is suited to a highly proactive Senior Estimator who takes ownership, a multiplier who drives timelines, and follows through relentlessly to close gaps, align stakeholders, and produce competitive, accurate bids in a complex environment. This is a critical role on a long-standing nuclear project, where success depends on ownership, follow-through, and the ability to drive outcomes in a complex delivery environment.

Responsibilities

  • Full-cycle estimating for large-scale nuclear or industrial project
  • Subtrade engagement, pricing strategy, and bid development
  • Risk, contingency, and commercial assumptions that protect margin and win work
  • Clear alignment between estimating, operations, and project leadership
  • A disciplined, organized approach to delivering complete and accurate estimates
  • Prepare and lead full-cost estimates across conceptual to detailed phases
  • Develop labour, material, and equipment pricing with strong market awareness
  • Evaluate risk, escalation, and contingency to support sound commercial decisions
  • Lead subtrade solicitation, bid analysis, and pricing strategy
  • Support bid strategy, value engineering, and client presentations

Requirements

  • 10+ years of estimating experience in nuclear or heavy industrial construction
  • Proven experience on large-scale (\$1B+) projects or equivalent complexity
  • Strong experience from a general contractor environment
  • Demonstrable experience leading teams and driving for results
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and estimating tools
  • Ability to lead estimating efforts and coordinate cross-functional input
  • Full and valid driver’s license for site visits and local coordination
  • Must be eligible to obtain Reliability Clearance and able to complete background verification within project timelines; candidates with recent, readily verifiable residency and employment history will be prioritized
  • You drive progress without waiting, especially when inputs are incomplete or moving
  • You follow up, close gaps, and keep people aligned to deadlines
  • You balance detail with judgment, knowing when “complete” is better than “perfect”
  • You are comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
  • You take ownership of outcomes, not just inputs

Nice-to-haves

  • Candidates with recent residency history that supports timely completion of background checks will be strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
  • RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
  • Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
  • Recognition and annual salary reviews program
  • Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
  • Regular company-wide engagement opportunities
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