Estimator

Pomerleau; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental care

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

RRSP matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career development opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an Estimator to join the Building Operations team in Montreal. You will prepare cost estimates for labour, equipment and materials, and participate in tendering and bid processes for projects ranging from multimillion-dollar scopes.

You will interpret drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and ensure pricing and client expectations are met while building strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and clients.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience.
• Experience working with project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the tendering and bidding process.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Expertise in quantity take-offs.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency with estimating and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full tendering and bid preparation process.
• Develop project-specific cost estimates for labour, equipment and materials.
• Accurately interpret technical drawings and specifications with strong attention to detail.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs to ensure accuracy of contract specifications and cost estimates.
• Ensure pricing requirements and client expectations are met.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients.
• Research innovative solutions and identify optimization opportunities.
• Contribute to project success through effective estimating and cost management strategies.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Quantity take-offs

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Software proficiency

Project management software

Computer skills

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Project management software

Job description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

Pomerleau Inc.521 6th Avenue North, Saint-Georges, Quebec G5Y 0H1, CanadaWork Location: 500 Saint-Jacques Street, Suite 300, Montreal, QC, H2Y 1S1, CanadaNumber of Positions Available: 1Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you!As an Estimator within Pomerleau’s Building Operations team, you will contribute to the growth of new projects and the development of ongoing projects while helping raise industry standards through your technical expertise and knowledge of the construction sector. Working on large-scale construction projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, you will collaborate closely with the proposals team and various client groups to secure new contracts and ensure project success.This is a full-time permanent position located in Montreal. Benefits include group insurance (medical, dental, life, disability and vision), 4 weeks of vacation, bonus program, potential employee share ownership program and RRSP/DPSP participation.

What You Will Do

• Participate in the full tendering and bid preparation process.
• Develop project-specific cost estimates for labour, equipment and materials.
• Accurately interpret technical drawings and specifications with strong attention to detail.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs to ensure accuracy of contract specifications and cost estimates.
• Ensure pricing requirements and client expectations are met.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients.
• Research innovative solutions and identify optimization opportunities.
• Contribute to project success through effective estimating and cost management strategies.

This role could be for you if you have

• Technical diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience.
• Experience working with project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the tendering and bidding process.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Expertise in quantity take-offs.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency with estimating and project management software.

Employment Conditions

• Full-time permanent position
• 40 hours per week
• Fixed schedule
• Language of Work French
• Health Benefits
• Dental Care Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Annual Salary: Between $75,000 and $80,000 per year
• Bonus: At the employer's discretion based on performance, company financial results and overall contribution.

Additional Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.