City: Ottawa
Salary: N/A
Added: September 17, 2026

Estimator, Civil & General Construction - Permanent - 19476

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 strong 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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How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the "” button and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients.

We value fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this chance.

📌 Estimator, Civil & General Construction - Permanent (Ottawa)
🏢 LRO Staffing
📍 Ottawa