Construction Estimator Job

Address: 500 Hood Rd, , Suite 320, Markham, ON, Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week

Position Summary:
The Construction Estimator will prepare detailed cost estimates, perform quantity take-offs and cost analysis, and provide tender support for building repair and rehabilitation projects. The role also includes assisting with technical site inspections and project coordination activities, ensuring that all work aligns with applicable codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Estimating & Cost Analysis:
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and site conditions
- Prepare cost estimates and scope-based pricing for building repair and rehabilitation projects
- Analyze labour, materials, and equipment requirements to support accurate cost analysis
- Support tendering processes, including bid comparison and cost evaluation
- Coordinate with contractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and maintain vendor relationships
- Evaluate change orders, review progress payment applications, and assist in preparing budget forecasts

Technical Support & Site Inspections:
- Assist with site inspections of building envelope systems, including documenting field data, photographic records, and observed deficiencies
- Support field testing and investigations and assist in preparing technical reports and specifications
- Interpret construction drawings and ensure proposed scopes comply with applicable building codes and standards

Project Coordination:
- Coordinate project activities between clients, contractors, and internal teams
- Track project progress and assist with scheduling and project deliverables
- Participate in progress meetings and maintain accurate project documentation

Benefits:
- Comprehensive health care plan
- Travel and life insurance
- On-site free parking

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume including a cover letter to: [email protected]

Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Building Science, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in construction estimating, quantity take-offs, and cost analysis
- Experience with tendering processes and contractor coordination
- Familiarity with building envelope or rehabilitation projects is an asset
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Experience with Bluebeam or similar take-off software
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills

Work Conditions:
- Combination of office and field work
- Travel within the Greater Toronto Area
- Ability to access active construction sites and underground parking structures

Health/Dental Benefits, Life and/or Disability Insurance

Accent Building Sciences Inc. (ABSI) is an experienced Canadian engineering firm dedicated to Building Sciences consulting. For over thirty years, ABSI has been working with municipalities, community organizations, and private-sector clients throughout Ontario and across Canada to provide knowledgeable and reliable solutions to our clients. ABSI is an active member of Professional Engineers Ontario. The firm is also a corporate member of the Ontario Building Envelope Council, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (Formerly RCI), Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association, Toronto Construction Association, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO), Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI), Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) and other relevant organizations.