About HEIN

Since 1988, HEIN has delivered quality construction across Eastern and Southern Ontario. As a 100% employee-owned company, our people have a genuine stake in our success. That ownership is reflected in how we collaborate, support one another, and take pride in every project.

We foster a team-first, open-door culture where every voice matters and opportunities to learn and grow are part of the work. We work hard, celebrate our successes, and give back to our communities. Build your career with a team that is invested in your success.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement
- Contributory RRSP and employee stock option plan
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- A supportive, employee-owned environment focused on long-term growth

About the Role As Senior Estimator, you will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive bids for institutional and commercial construction projects across multiple delivery methods, including publicly funded lump-sum tenders and construction management. The role also includes developing proposals and preparing budgets throughout the pre-construction process.

· Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to define scope, clarify issues, and identify risks and opportunities.

· Prepare detailed and conceptual estimates, including quantity takeoffs, self-performed work, subcontracted work, general expenses, margins, and fees.

· Solicit, analyze, and reconcile subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure complete and competitive pricing.

· Develop preliminary budgets, cost plans, control estimates, and value-engineering strategies for construction management and pre-construction projects.

· Prepare construction management proposals covering project approach, scope, pricing, schedules, and value-added solutions.





· Develop preliminary construction schedules with input from project teams and trade partners to price time-related activities.

· Lead estimate reviews, tender closings, submissions, post-tender clarifications, and negotiations.

· Collaborate with clients, consultants, internal teams, and trade partners throughout estimating and pre-construction.

· Lead and coordinate responses to requests for qualifications (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs), ensuring submissions are complete, compelling, and aligned with client requirements.

· Maintain current labour, material, and historical project-cost data to support future estimates and business-development opportunities.

As a senior member of the estimating team, you will apply strong construction knowledge, attention to detail, and sound judgment to every bid. You will also lead major pursuits, mentor colleagues, and influence the projects HEIN wins and delivers.

About You

· 7+ years of relevant construction estimating experience

· Robust knowledge of the ICI construction sector

· Experience with publicly funded, lump-sum projects is an asset

· Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, assess scope and risk, and prepare accurate, competitive estimates

· Strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

You are a positive, team-oriented professional who can independently manage complex bids while collaborating effectively with project teams. You are proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to high-quality work. You also enjoy sharing your knowledge and mentoring less experienced estimators within a supportive team environment.

How to Apply

Email your cover letter and resume to Shawn Berube, President, at [email protected]. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 SENIOR Estimator - ICI Construction (Kanata)
🏢 HEIN
📍 Kanata