About the Opportunity Parker Huggett is proud to be working with a well-established Ottawa construction firm to find an experienced Estimator to join their growing team.

With more than four decades of experience in the National Capital Region, our client has built an excellent reputation for quality workmanship, integrity and delivering challenging projects across the commercial, institutional, municipal and private sectors. Their portfolio includes high-profile civil, site development, restoration, redevelopment and specialty construction projects throughout Ottawa.

What makes this opportunity particularly interesting is the contractor’s ability to self-perform a significant portion of its work. With an experienced in-house workforce and company-owned equipment, the successful Estimator will have exposure to a diverse range of scopes including excavation and site servicing, concrete, asphalt, masonry, hardscape, landscaping and exterior construction.

Rather than estimating the same type of project repeatedly, you will have exposure to a broad mix of work - from civil and site development through restoration, specialty construction and high-profile public-sector projects.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documents and project requirements

Completing detailed quantity take-offs and preparing cost estimates

Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing

Developing labour, material, equipment and subcontractor costing

Identifying project risks, opportunities, exclusions and scope gaps

Preparing tender submissions and supporting bid closings

Attending site visits and pre-bid meetings as required

Working closely with operations and project management to develop practical construction approaches

Maintaining strong relationships with trades, suppliers, consultants and clients





Supporting project handover from estimating into construction

Maintaining historical costing information and contributing to continuous improvements in estimating practices

About You You are an experienced construction Estimator who understands how projects come together in the field and enjoys digging into the details of a bid.

Ideally, you bring experience estimating civil, site development, landscaping/hardscape, concrete or general contracting projects and are comfortable managing the estimating process from initial tender review through final submission.

You are organized, commercially minded and able to build strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, project teams and clients. Most importantly, you take ownership of your work and want to be part of an established local contractor where your contribution will have a direct impact on the business.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Several years of construction estimating experience within the Ottawa/Eastern Ontario market

Experience with civil/site works, concrete, asphalt, landscaping/hardscape, restoration or general contracting would be considered a solid asset

Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and tender documents

Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, labour and equipment costs

Established relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers would be an asset

Strong organizational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously A collaborative, hands‑on approach and a genuine interest in construction

About the Job

Permanent position based in Ottawa, Ontario

Salary Range : $120,000 to $150,000

If this sounds like the right next step in your career, Parker Huggett would be happy to have a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

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