Estimator – Preconstruction Company: Tilt Wall Ontario Location: Woodstock, Ontario Work Arrangement: Full-time, in-office – core hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation: $80,000–$120,000 annually, with eligibility for a 5% performance bonus Position Type: Vacant position

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About Tilt Wall Ontario Tilt Wall Ontario is a Woodstock-based construction company specializing in tilt-up concrete wall systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential projects across Ontario. Since 2002, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and practical construction expertise. Their work helps clients build faster, stronger, and more efficiently by combining structure, enclosure, and finish into one durable building system. Tilt Wall is a growing company with a collaborative, professional team environment and a strong commitment to training, quality workmanship, and long-term relationships.

About the Role Tilt Wall Ontario is looking for an Estimator to join its preconstruction team. This is a key role where your contribution will be visible, and your work will directly influence the projects the company pursues and wins.

Day-to-day, that means independently reviewing drawings and specifications, completing detailed quantity takeoffs, managing bid requirements, and preparing accurate, well-organized submissions. You are analytical, detail-oriented, and disciplined in your approach. Success in this role comes from taking the time to fully understand each project, identifying scope gaps or risks, and producing accurate, consistent work the team can rely on. At Tilt Wall, that level of care and accuracy is what builds trust with clients, consultants, trade partners, and internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities Estimating & Quantity Takeoff · Independently complete quantity takeoffs from architectural, structural, and civil drawings, including tilt-up panel layouts, slab-on-grade, forming, reinforcing steel, embeds, and lifting hardware · Interpret and apply full ICI specification sets, including Division 03 and related sections, to scope and price work accurately · Develop complete project estimates, including material, labour, equipment, supplier pricing, and subcontractor costs · Apply an understanding of site installation sequencing and construction process to inform accurate scoping and identify constructability risks · Identify scope gaps, ambiguities, and exclusions during bid review · Prepare detailed pricing breakdowns, cost summaries, and proposal documents

Bid Management & Supplier/Subcontractor Coordination · Manage the full bid cycle, including reviewing tender documents, issuing RFIs, soliciting supplier and subcontractor quotes, and compiling final submissions · Develop and issue scoped invitations to bid · Build and maintain a reliable network of supplier and trade contacts related to concrete, reinforcing steel, forming, embeds, lifting hardware, and related scopes · Evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing, conducting bid levelling and following up as needed to clarify scope, schedule, risk, and project requirements

Cost Control & Estimate Integrity · Maintain accurate pricing using historical project data, supplier input, and current market pricing · Review estimated costs against actuals on completed projects and apply lessons learned to future estimates · Support the construction team during project handoff, clearly communicating scope, assumptions, exclusions, and pricing details · Price and document change orders during construction as needed

Preconstruction & Client Engagement · Participate in preconstruction meetings with general contractors, consultants, engineers, owners, and internal team members · Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and project stakeholders to answer questions, clarify scope, and provide estimating input throughout preconstruction

Qualifications · Education in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field is an asset · 3+ years of estimating experience in an ICI construction environment · Experience with a concrete subcontractor, ICI general contractor, or civil contractor with substantial structural concrete scope is preferred · Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications, with the ability to independently review large, complex specification sets · Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PDF tools, and construction software such as Bluebeam, Revit, or AutoCAD · Analytical and highly detail-oriented, with strong accuracy, organization, and follow-through · Clear, professional communicator who is comfortable working directly with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal team members · Able to manage multiple bids, deadlines, details, and priorities with minimal supervision · Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the company · Hands-on construction experience is an asset

Compensation · $80,000–$120,000 annually – commensurate with experience · Eligible for a 5% performance bonus · Comprehensive health benefits · RRSP matching