Senior Preconstruction Estimator

• 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
• 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
• 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!