Pomerleau

Estimator

Pomerleau$79K — $102K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 to 5 years' experience estimating in construction
  • University Degree, College Diploma, or relevant certification in Engineering or Construction Management
  • Proven project coordination and team collaboration skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Passion and drive for building relationships
  • Proficient with estimation software and innovative mindset
  • Bilingual in French and English is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate to complete the full-cycle bid process
  • Conduct research to determine project-specific prices for labor, equipment, and materials
  • Accurately interpret technical specifications in bid documents
  • Perform quantity take-offs for accurate contract specifications
  • Ensure client pricing requirements are met
  • Cultivate relationships with trade partners, consultants, and clients
  • Encourage creative problem-solving for innovative solutions
  • Foster a learning environment and share knowledge with the team

Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
  • Hybrid work model for corporate roles
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Transit pass reimbursement
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
Full Job Description
General Information

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Job Location

  • Ottawa, ON


Date Published

06-Aug-2026

Department

Methods & Preconstruction

Min Compensation

79 000

Max Compensation

102 000

Compensation Frequency

Annual

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Role Type

Full-Time

Job Description

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Estimation is an art that drives opportunity and growth at the forefront of the construction process. Join us and work collaboratively to stand out and deliver winning results. Using your successful experience preparing tenders, you will navigate the tender process from concept to submission while keeping risk top of mind.

With an appetite for excellence and a winning spirit you will thrive in a fast paced and exciting environment that provides ongoing new and interesting challenges. Using your quick thinking and relationship-building skills, you provide estimation and proven trade driven expertise to support business growth and challenge industry standards. Imagine the possibilities as your role focuses on growth opportunities in the estimation field. The pace and path you choose to grow is your choice - but let us help you get there. As a key member of our team, we will rethink construction together, from idea to completion. Everywhere. All the time. Period.

What you will do
• Jump in and collaboratively complete the full-cycle bid process;
• Utilize your research skills at every stage of the process to identify project-specific prices related to key items including labour, equipment and materials;
• With an eye for detail, accurately interpret technical specifications for bid documents;
• Actively complete full quantity take-offs to ensure accuracy of contract specifications and pricing;
• Keep client pricing requirements top-of-mind to ensure feasibility;
• Grow and maintain strong relationships with trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision;
• Get creative and think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions and opportunities;
• Colour outside the lines and look beyond plans and specifications;
• Actively encourage a learning environment, share your knowledge and be a role model throughout the estimation process with your team;
• Celebrate the successes and be a key member of the project ramp-up process.

This role could be for you if you have
• 2 to 5 years' relevant experience estimating in the construction industry;
• A University Degree, College Diploma or certificate in Engineering or Construction Management or a combination of education and industry experience;
• A proven track record of project coordination and team collaboration;
• Solid written and verbal communication skills;
• A passion and drive for building relationships;
• Strong computer skills with estimation software and an enthusiasm for innovation;
• Bilingualism in French and English will be considered as a strong asset

Security Clearance Requirement:

Please note that this position requires candidates to be eligible to obtain and maintain a Level II (Secret) Security Clearance. As part of the recruitment process, applicants must be able to provide 10 years of verifiable background information, including employment history, educational background, addresses, and other information required to support the security clearance process.

Benefits
• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau's official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third-party job board.

About Pomerleau

Pomerleau is a construction company specializing mainly in the building, infrastructure, civil engineering, and renewable energy sectors.

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