Construction Estimator – Demolition & RenovationOttawa Demolition Corp. | Ottawa, Ontario

Position: Initial Freelance / Contract Engagement – Long-Term Full-Time Prospect

Compensation: Based on experience and demonstrated capability, with potential for performance-based incentives.

About the PositionOttawa Demolition Corp. is seeking a capable and dependable Construction Estimator to join and help develop our estimating operations.

Our work includes commercial and residential demolition, selective demolition, renovation-related removals, hazardous-material abatement, and property-loss or insurance-related projects.

Some assignments involve complete construction drawings and specifications, while others require estimates based on site information, photographs, measurements and client-provided scopes.

We are looking for someone with demonstrated construction estimating experience, robust technical fundamentals, sound judgment and the ability to independently prepare accurate estimates and professional proposals.

Demolition estimating experience is strongly preferred. However, experienced estimators from related construction trades will be considered where they can demonstrate equivalent estimating capabilities.

Responsibilities

- Review construction drawings, specifications, addenda, tender instructions and other project documentation.
- Identify demolition, removal and related scope requirements.
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and colour-coded drawing markups with clear, itemized legends.
- Develop detailed cost estimates covering labour, equipment, transportation, disposal, subcontractors, materials and other applicable expenses.
- Establish and document labour-production assumptions and estimating calculations.
- Identify discrepancies,



missing information, scope uncertainties and potential estimating risks.
- Prepare RFIs, clarifications, assumptions, inclusions and exclusions as required.
- Prepare clear, professional quotations and draft proposals.
- Manage estimating deadlines, revisions and applicable addenda.
- Maintain complete, organized and traceable estimating records.
- Coordinate estimating information and project handoffs through company-designated systems and procedures.
- Contribute to improving estimating accuracy, productivity and consistency as the company's estimating operations develop.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated hands-on construction estimating experience, including independently preparing takeoffs, cost breakdowns and estimates for submission.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Experience preparing quantity takeoffs and developing construction cost estimates.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam or comparable estimating/takeoff software.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of construction labour, equipment, materials, subcontracting and other project cost considerations.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to work independently, identify uncertainties and develop practical solutions.
- Clear written and verbal communication.




- Reliability in meeting deadlines and following through on assigned work.

Experience in demolition, commercial interiors, renovation, restoration, concrete work, abatement or related construction sectors will be considered. Compensation & GrowthCompensation will depend on experience, estimating capability and the agreed working arrangement.

Our objective is to establish a long-term, full-time estimating position. We are open to an initial paid project-based or part-time engagement to evaluate the working relationship before transitioning into a permanent role.

For the right candidate, longer-term compensation may include a base salary with performance-based incentives tied to estimating quality, productivity and profitable project outcomes.

We are looking for someone interested in growing with the company and taking increasing responsibility as our estimating operations expand.

Selection ProcessShortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and may be asked to complete a paid practical estimating assessment.

Successful candidates may be offered an initial paid engagement, with the chance to develop into a permanent full-time position.

How to ApplyPlease submit your résumé and briefly describe a construction project you have personally estimated, including:

- The type and approximate size or value of the project.
- The estimating responsibilities you personally performed.
- The software or estimating tools you used.
- Your experience preparing takeoffs, cost estimates and proposals.

Are you available to attend site visits in the Ottawa area when required, and would you be interested in transitioning from an initial freelance engagement to a permanent, full-time in-house position?

📌 Construction Estimator – Demolition & Renovation (Ottawa)
🏢 Ottawa Demolition and Removals
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