Estimator
Top Benefits
About the role
Role Summary
The mechanical estimator in addition to your day-to-day estimating responsibilities which include preparing accurate tender prices from the available information such as drawings and specifications.
Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
The change order estimator is essential to Modern Niagara’s success because every construction project begins with well‑built, accurate estimates and continue with ensuring full estimating support to the operation team on active projects. By analyzing drawings, visiting the sites, coordinating with the operations team on pricing, and assembling comprehensive cost breakdowns, the estimator ensures the company puts forward proposals that are realistic, aligned with market conditions, and strategically positioned to win
Key Impact / Purpose
- Drive competitive and accurate bidding that fuels business growth
- Strengthen the quality and strategy behind project pursuits
- Build and maintain strong industry relationships
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review project drawings, RFIs, and site conditions to identify deviations from the original contract
- Calculate the precise material, labor, and equipment costs required for the added or deleted work
- Contact subcontractors & suppliers to ensure getting the quotations on time.
- Calculate the precise material, labor, and equipment costs required for the added or deleted work
- Performing quantity takeoffs including entry into estimating software
- Preparation, final review, and submission of bid documents to ensure all bid requirements are met
- Assemble all elements of an estimate including labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
- Attend and participate in site visits and pre-submission meetings as required
- Have the ability to establish strong relationships with suppliers and sub-trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is received.
- Ability to critically review request for proposals, preliminary designs, estimates, proposals, and both external and internal information to enable best decisions to be made in consultation with management.
Must-haves:
- Post-secondary diploma in mechanical or construction with at least 3 years of experience in plumbing and sheet metal estimating
- Works effectively in a team environment
- Produce detailed estimates, and or proposal development for opportunities.
- Good understanding of specifications, construction methods, and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and multi-tasking to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase
- Self-motivated with a strong willingness and ability to learn and be challenged
- Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems, and work breakdown structures
- Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Access, Project) and familiarity with a computerized estimating system (Autobid Mechanical and Autobid Sheetmetal) an asset
- Excellent organizational and decision-making/problem-solving skills
Nice-to have:
- Experience in commercial and institutional projects is an asset
This is a new position. The salary range is between $75,000 - $85,000
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Performance based bonus opportunities
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
- An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
- A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
- Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others
- Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.
About Modern Niagara
Who We Are Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa.
We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.
Our Culture & Values We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork.
Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive.
We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@modernniagara.com so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Estimator jobs in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
About Modern Niagara
We build for life.
We build for the life that happens indoors. We know that Canadians spend the vast majority of their time inside buildings. From receiving healthcare to legislating and representing citizens to participating in sports and other activities, we make any space comfortable and healthy for those who use it. We are committed to providing exceptional occupant experiences.
We build for the life of the building. Buildings can best reach the objectives they were set out to achieve when we look at them over the course of their entire life, including design, construction, operation, maintenance, and improvement. For us, using data and evidence to inform decisions provides us and our partners with an effective path towards high-performing, sustainable facilities.
We build for the life of our communities. We know that buildings do not exist in a vacuum. Buildings, streets, and the people that occupy and use them are but a few of the ingredients that make up our cities and communities. We believe that nurturing social equity, enabling economic activity, and reducing our impact on the environment in all that we do – including how we build and maintain our buildings – is integral to playing a positive role in sustaining our communities for us and for future generations.
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors achieve their objectives by meeting the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes.
Recognized by SMACNA and Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine among Canada’s safest employers since 2019, Modern Niagara has been a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2002.
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Estimator
Top Benefits
About the role
Role Summary
The mechanical estimator in addition to your day-to-day estimating responsibilities which include preparing accurate tender prices from the available information such as drawings and specifications.
Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
The change order estimator is essential to Modern Niagara’s success because every construction project begins with well‑built, accurate estimates and continue with ensuring full estimating support to the operation team on active projects. By analyzing drawings, visiting the sites, coordinating with the operations team on pricing, and assembling comprehensive cost breakdowns, the estimator ensures the company puts forward proposals that are realistic, aligned with market conditions, and strategically positioned to win
Key Impact / Purpose
- Drive competitive and accurate bidding that fuels business growth
- Strengthen the quality and strategy behind project pursuits
- Build and maintain strong industry relationships
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review project drawings, RFIs, and site conditions to identify deviations from the original contract
- Calculate the precise material, labor, and equipment costs required for the added or deleted work
- Contact subcontractors & suppliers to ensure getting the quotations on time.
- Calculate the precise material, labor, and equipment costs required for the added or deleted work
- Performing quantity takeoffs including entry into estimating software
- Preparation, final review, and submission of bid documents to ensure all bid requirements are met
- Assemble all elements of an estimate including labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
- Attend and participate in site visits and pre-submission meetings as required
- Have the ability to establish strong relationships with suppliers and sub-trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is received.
- Ability to critically review request for proposals, preliminary designs, estimates, proposals, and both external and internal information to enable best decisions to be made in consultation with management.
Must-haves:
- Post-secondary diploma in mechanical or construction with at least 3 years of experience in plumbing and sheet metal estimating
- Works effectively in a team environment
- Produce detailed estimates, and or proposal development for opportunities.
- Good understanding of specifications, construction methods, and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and multi-tasking to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase
- Self-motivated with a strong willingness and ability to learn and be challenged
- Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems, and work breakdown structures
- Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Access, Project) and familiarity with a computerized estimating system (Autobid Mechanical and Autobid Sheetmetal) an asset
- Excellent organizational and decision-making/problem-solving skills
Nice-to have:
- Experience in commercial and institutional projects is an asset
This is a new position. The salary range is between $75,000 - $85,000
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Performance based bonus opportunities
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
- An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
- A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
- Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others
- Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.
About Modern Niagara
Who We Are Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa.
We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.
Our Culture & Values We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork.
Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive.
We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@modernniagara.com so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Estimator jobs in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
About Modern Niagara
We build for life.
We build for the life that happens indoors. We know that Canadians spend the vast majority of their time inside buildings. From receiving healthcare to legislating and representing citizens to participating in sports and other activities, we make any space comfortable and healthy for those who use it. We are committed to providing exceptional occupant experiences.
We build for the life of the building. Buildings can best reach the objectives they were set out to achieve when we look at them over the course of their entire life, including design, construction, operation, maintenance, and improvement. For us, using data and evidence to inform decisions provides us and our partners with an effective path towards high-performing, sustainable facilities.
We build for the life of our communities. We know that buildings do not exist in a vacuum. Buildings, streets, and the people that occupy and use them are but a few of the ingredients that make up our cities and communities. We believe that nurturing social equity, enabling economic activity, and reducing our impact on the environment in all that we do – including how we build and maintain our buildings – is integral to playing a positive role in sustaining our communities for us and for future generations.
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors achieve their objectives by meeting the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes.
Recognized by SMACNA and Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine among Canada’s safest employers since 2019, Modern Niagara has been a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2002.