Estimator Commercial & Residential Construction

Estimator – Commercial & Residential Construction
Location: Ottawa
Job Type: Full-time | In-Office
Salary: $55,000–$90,000 per year, negotiable based on experience
Benefits: Extended health care, dental care, and vision care
About the Company A leading construction and renovation company serving the Ottawa-to-Kingston corridor, specializing in both commercial and residential projects. The company is seeking an experienced Estimator to manage estimates from takeoff through final bid submission. Role Summary
The Experienced Estimator will independently prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial and residential construction projects. This in-office position is ideal for someone with a proven estimating track record, strong blueprint and specification reading skills, advanced Excel knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior team members.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for residential and commercial projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications.
• Obtain and compare subcontractor and supplier quotes and finalize bid pricing.
• Prepare and manage estimates using Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Use estimating software such as Bluebeam or HeavyBid.
• Review historical project costs to improve estimate accuracy and profit margins.
• Collaborate with project managers, purchasing teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Manage multiple bids and meet tender deadlines.
• Support and mentor junior estimators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction estimating and pricing experience.
• Proven ability to independently prepare complete project estimates.
• Strong blueprint and specification interpretation skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Hands-on experience with Bluebeam and/or HeavyBid.
• AutoCAD experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in-office and collaborate effectively with a team.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary.
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply. For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Fuze HR, we may use AI-powered tools to assist with some of the behind-the-scenes tasks in recruitment. These tools help us work more efficiently and stay organized, but all final hiring decisions are made by our team of real people. This posting is for an existing vacancy. #ONEN