Intermediate Estimator

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$75,000–$110,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Review project documents, assess scope and risks, prepare quantity takeoffs and detailed estimates, and coordinate complete, competitive bid submissions. Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, support value engineering and tender negotiations, and help prepare RFQ and RFP responses while maintaining cost data.

Job details

Full Job Description About the company:- As Senior Estimator, you will help prepare accurate, competitive bids for institutional and commercial construction projects, with a primary focus on publicly funded, lump-sum tenders. Working with experienced estimators and project teams, you will contribute throughout the estimating process while continuing to strengthen your technical and commercial skills. Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to understand scope, identify risks, and clarify issues. Prepare quantity takeoffs, detailed estimates, and complete bid submissions. Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations. Support value engineering and cost-optimization initiatives. Assist with estimate reviews, tender closings, clarifications, and negotiations. Collaborate with estimating and project teams to deliver complete, competitive pricing. Support the preparation and coordination of responses to requests for qualifications (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs), helping ensure submissions are complete and aligned with client requirements. Assist in maintaining current labour, material, and historical project-cost data to support estimates and business-development opportunities. This role is an opportunity to take ownership of your work, contribute to meaningful pursuits, and grow within an experienced and collaborative team. About You 3 to 5 years of relevant construction estimating experience Knowledge of institutional and commercial construction Experience with publicly funded lump-sum projects is an asset Ability to read drawings and specifications, assess scope and risk, and prepare accurate estimates Strong attention to detail and effective communication with subcontractors and suppliers A positive, team-oriented professional who takes ownership of your work, shares ideas, supports colleagues, and is committed to developing your estimating skills.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 3 to 5 years of relevant construction estimating experience and knowledge of institutional and commercial construction. Candidates should be able to interpret drawings and specifications, assess scope and risk, prepare accurate estimates, communicate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers, and contribute positively to a collaborative team; publicly funded lump-sum project experience is an asset.