Estimator

Our client is a well-established General Contractor operating across the GTA, specializing in Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial (ICI) projects, with a strong focus on institutional renovations and additions. Projects typically range from $2M to $30M and are delivered in occupied and operational environments.

They are seeking an experienced Estimator who understands the complexities of renovation work, phased construction, and public-sector procurement.

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for institutional renovation and addition projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, trade knowledge, and experience working with public tenders, prequalification processes, and negotiated work.

The ideal candidate understands the unique challenges of working in active facilities such as schools and healthcare buildings and can proactively identify risk, scope gaps, and constructability concerns.

• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to fully understand project scope

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates

• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations

• Develop bid packages and scope breakdowns for trade pricing

• Identify risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities

• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and tender closings

• Prepare tender submissions for public and private institutional clients

• Support negotiated proposals and budget pricing during pre-construction

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents during handover

• Maintain cost databases and historical pricing records

• Participate in post-bid reviews and bid strategy meetings

• 5+ years of estimating experience in ICI construction

• Strong experience with institutional renovations and additions

• Knowledge of public procurement processes (school boards, healthcare, municipal)

• Proficiency in take-off and estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Planswift, Procore, or similar)

• Strong understanding of trade scopes and construction sequencing

• Ability to price projects in occupied/phased environments

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

• Engineering, Construction Management, or related education preferred

• Exposure to technically complex institutional renovation work

• Projects in active, sensitive environments (schools, hospitals)

• Opportunity to work closely with leadership on bid strategy

• Stable pipeline of public-sector projects

• Collaborative and team-oriented company culture

• Competitive base salary (aligned with GTA ICI market)

• Performance-based bonus structure

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Professional development support

• Long-term career growth opportunities