Commercial and residential bid pricing anchor this full-time, in-office Estimator position in Ottawa. Use Bluebeam, HeavyBid, and advanced Excel throughout the estimating cycle.
This experienced Estimator prepares complete project estimates for a construction and renovation company serving the Ottawa-to-Kingston corridor. Responsibilities span quantity takeoffs, blueprint and specification interpretation, quote comparison, and final pricing. You will review historical costs, manage multiple tenders, and support junior estimators while working with internal and external project partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop cost estimates for construction and renovation projects
- Use Bluebeam or HeavyBid for estimating
- Review historical costs and improve estimate accuracy
- Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Submit competitive bids by tender deadlines
Requirements:
- At least three years of estimating and pricing experience
- Proven ability to prepare estimates independently
- Robust blueprint and specification reading skills
- Hands-on Bluebeam or HeavyBid experience
- Ability to work in-office and collaborate effectively
Bring commercial estimating, bid pricing, and construction software experience to projects serving Ottawa and the Kingston corridor.