Our client, a leading construction organization, is seeking an Estimator II / Estimator III to join their Buildings team in Oakville, Ontario.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a construction estimating professional with experience in building construction, detailed cost estimating, quantity take-offs, and subcontractor procurement. The successful candidate will contribute to competitive bids and preconstruction activities across a diverse portfolio of projects, including high-rise condominiums, residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional developments.
Benefits & Perks- Competitive base salary ranging from $85,000-$135,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Please note, this role will be fully in-office at the client's Oakville, Ontariooffice
- Permanent Opportunity + Health and Dental Benefits
Responsibilities- Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and tender requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs for labour, materials, equipment, and other project requirements
- Prepare and coordinate tender packages, bid forms, requests for information (RFIs), and supporting bid documentation
- Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive and complete pricing
- Develop and review scopes of work to identify scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, and discrepancies
- Lead estimates for small- to medium-sized projects or support larger and more complex pursuits, depending on experience
- Identify project risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value engineering alternatives
- Monitor market conditions, labour rates, material costs, and industry trends to support accurate estimating
- Coordinate bid schedules, tender submissions, and bid-day activities to ensure deadlines are met
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and senior estimating professionals throughout the preconstruction and bidding process
- Maintain organized estimating records, historical cost information, and bid documentation
- Support junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing, as required
Qualifications- Post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or a related discipline; equivalent construction industry experience will also be considered
- At least 3 years of progressive construction cost estimating experience, preferably within the building construction sector
- Experience estimating building construction projects, including residential, high-rise condominiums, mixed-use, commercial, or healthcare developments, is preferred
- Experience with competitive hard-bid tenders and detailed quantity take-offs is required
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, subcontractor procurement, cost estimating principles, and bid preparation
- Familiarity with various project delivery and pricing methods, including hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target price, and cost-reimbursable arrangements
- Experience coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing and developing complete, competitive estimates
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict tender deadlines, and collaborate effectively with project stakeholders
- Experience independently leading estimates for projects valued up to approximately $25 million or more is an asset
- Previous experience mentoring junior team members or coordinating estimating activities is an asset
