Senior Preconstruction Estimator in Burlington, Illinois at Adi Developments
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Job Description
ADI Development Group ranks among Canada's most forward-thinking real estate development, construction management, and investment firms. With more than 4,000 units and $3 billion in built value across the GTHA, we're on a bold mission to transform the homebuying experience—delivering better-quality homes faster and more efficiently than anyone else in the market.
The people who thrive at ADI are passionate about their work, decisive by nature, and genuinely committed to growth. We push each other to think differently through honest, respectful dialogue—and when a decision is made, we align and execute as one team. Shared challenge. Shared learning. Shared wins.
We are looking for a seasoned Preconstruction Estimator to join our expanding team. You will take ownership of the full estimating process—from initial feasibility through construction documentation—serving as a key voice in how ADI's projects are structured, designed, and financially positioned. Working alongside internal development, design, and construction teams as well as outside consultants, you'll help ensure every project is economically sound, competitively priced, and set up for precise execution.
If you're an estimator who does your best work in a high-energy, entrepreneurial setting and wants a real seat at the table on major high-rise and mixed-use projects, this is the role for you.
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!
$70,000 - $90,000 a year