Senior Preconstruction Estimator

What You'll Be Doing

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Feasibility & Early-Stage Estimating

• Develop conceptual and order-of-magnitude estimates from feasibility stage onward to guide design and proforma development
• Conduct due diligence cost analysis for land acquisition, including cost-per-suite and cost-per-GSF benchmarking
• Model multiple design and massing scenarios to advise on cost implications before significant design investment is made

Estimate Development & Quantity Surveying

• Prepare detailed quantity surveys, takeoffs, and estimates across all design stages from schematic through IFC
• Break down projects into elemental scopes from both complete documentation sets and preliminary designs
• Maintain and refine an internal cost database, benchmarking historical data and tracking live market pricing

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Prepare bid packages and manage competitive tender processes for all trade scopes
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope alignment, qualifications, and pricing gaps
• Build and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships; leverage market intelligence for competitive procurement
• Lead scope clarification meetings and RFI processes during pre-tender and pre-construction phases

Project Collaboration & Value Engineering

• Facilitate VE workshops with design and construction teams, presenting cost alternatives and tradeoff analyses
• Review constructability with design teams to identify cost risks early in the design process
• Track budget alignment as design evolves, flagging material variances against proforma assumptions
• Assist with Division 1 cost management and cashflow oversight

Proforma & Cost Reporting

• Maintain hard cost documentation at each major design milestone
• Prepare executive-ready cost reports and estimate summaries for internal leadership
• Monitor labour and material escalation trends to keep cost intelligence current and competitive

Market & Innovation

• Evaluate new technologies, construction methods, and materials to inform feasibility assessments
• Research emerging techniques (mass timber, modular, etc.) and assess cost and schedule implications for ADI's pipeline

What You Bring

• 5–7+ years of progressive estimating experience with a General Contractor, Design-Build firm, or real estate developer
• Post-secondary education in Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field
• PQS or Gold Seal Certification in Estimating is a strong asset
• High-rise residential estimating experience is mandatory — mid-rise or high-rise condominium or purpose-built rental; applications without this background will not be advanced
• Proven track record estimating projects with construction values from $10M to $200M+
• Experience across the full design continuum, from schematic/conceptual through to IFC document sets
• Solid knowledge of Site Development, Building Envelope, and M&E/HVAC systems for high-rise residential and ICI construction
• Familiarity with Ontario Building Code requirements and their cost implications
• Strong command of MasterFormat for organizing construction data
• Experience under CCA 5a, 5b, CCDC 2, 3, and 14 prime contracts and CCA 1 and 17 subcontracts
• Proficient in Procore (or equivalent), Bluebeam, BIM/Revit takeoff, MS Project, and Excel

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Learning & Development Reimbursement: Adi encourages team members to never stop learning and continuously improve.
• Competitive Paid Time Off: Team members are provided with substantial paid vacation, wellness, and sick days annually.
• Competitive Salaries: Adi regularly conducts compensation market reviews to ensure our total compensation package remains competitive.
• Employee Home Ownership Program: Adians have the opportunity to live in the beautiful communities we create through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Eligible team members will receive a % discount off the total purchase price.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan: Adi provides all full-time team members and dependents with benefits coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision care, paramedical practitioners, life insurance and more
• Flexible Health, Lifestyle & Wellness Personal Spending Account: Annual health, lifestyle & wellness spending accounts that can be used for fitness classes, gym memberships, family & pet needs, additional health benefits and more!