Estimator

Doran Contractors Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tartan Homes in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the preparation of residential construction estimates and coordinate purchasing activities across estimating, procurement, construction, sales, design, and accounting.

You will perform quantity take-offs, analyze pricing, maintain cost and PO information, and ensure upgrades are accurately reflected in company systems. This role offers a stable, family‑owned environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in estimating, procurement coordination, residential construction, or a related field.
• Post‑secondary education in Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Estimating, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of residential construction processes, materials, and procurement workflows.
• Experience completing quantity take‑offs, pricing analysis, and purchase order coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Planswift, AutoCad and Outlook.
• Experience using Newstar or similar construction/ERP software is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain residential construction estimates for single-family and attached homes.
• Complete quantity take‑offs and material calculations based on construction documentation and project requirements.
• Review structural addendums and upgrade information to identify costing impacts and required procurement updates.
• Identify discrepancies, pricing variances, and potential cost‑saving opportunities.
• Support tendering activities through pricing comparisons, trade coordination, and cost data analysis.
• Maintain and update pricing databases, catalogue items, and procurement‑related records.
• Generate and maintain purchase orders for construction materials, structural components, and customer‑selected upgrades.
• Review and adjust purchase orders for completeness and accuracy and resolve discrepancies as required.
• Update outstanding purchase order pricing following tender completion and supplier pricing revisions.
• Assist in tracking procurement activities and outstanding purchase orders to support construction schedules.
• Maintain accurate records, tracking sheets, and procurement documentation within Newstar and related systems.
• Upload and maintain procurement‑related documentation to ensure teams have access to current information.
• Retrieve and input upgrade selections, exterior colour information, and related operational data into company systems.
• Generate required parts lists and material allocations for estimating and procurement purposes.
• Assist in developing process documentation, templates, and workflow improvements to support operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Estimating and Procurement department.
• Collaborate closely with Construction, Sales, Design Centre, Procurement, and Accounting teams to ensure alignment of project information and operational requirements.
• Respond to internal inquiries related to pricing, procurement, purchase orders, and upgrade costing.
• Support coordination between departments to ensure timely processing of information and materials.

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Estimating, Architectural Technology

Tools

Planswift

AutoCAD

Newstar

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Estimator

Company: Tartan Homes

Reports to: Estimating and Procurement Manager

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Location:38 Colonnade Road North, Nepean, ON

Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. Tartan Homes is actively hiring for this position.

About Us

Tartan is an Ottawa new home builder that has been building in communities across Canada’s capital for more than 50 years. Tartan homes are built better, look better, and live better - setting them apart from other builders. With high quality finishes, standard finished basements and more, it’s no wonder Tartan Homes are in a class all their own!

As part of the Taggart Group, Tartan is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands‑on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

As an Estimator with Tartan Homes, you will support the preparation of accurate residential construction estimates and help coordinate purchasing activities that keep projects moving efficiently. Working across estimating, procurement, construction, sales, design, and accounting, you will complete quantity take-offs, analyze pricing, maintain cost and purchase order information, and help ensure materials and upgrades are accurately reflected in company systems.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Costing

• Prepare and maintain residential construction estimates for single‑family and attached homes.

• Complete quantity take‑offs and material calculations based on construction documentation and project requirements.
• Review structural addendums and upgrade information to identify costing impacts and required procurement updates. (custom pricing )
• Identify discrepancies, pricing variances, and potential cost‑saving opportunities.
• Support tendering activities through pricing comparisons, trade coordination, and cost data analysis.
• Maintain and update pricing databases, catalogue items, and procurement‑related records.

Procurement & Purchase Order Coordination

• Generate and maintain purchase orders for construction materials, structural components, and customer‑selected upgrades.
• Review and adjust purchase orders for completeness and accuracy and resolve discrepancies as required.
• Update outstanding purchase order pricing following tender completion and supplier pricing revisions.
• Assist in tracking procurement activities and outstanding purchase orders to support construction schedules.

Operational Support

• Maintain accurate records, tracking sheets, and procurement documentation within Newstar and related systems.
• Upload and maintain procurement‑related documentation to ensure teams have access to current information.
• Retrieve and input upgrade selections, exterior colour information, and related operational data into company systems.
• Generate required parts lists and material allocations for estimating and procurement purposes.
• Assist in developing process documentation, templates, and workflow improvements to support operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Estimating and Procurement department.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Construction, Sales, Design Centre, Procurement, and Accounting teams to ensure alignment of project information and operational requirements.
• Respond to internal inquiries related to pricing, procurement, purchase orders, and upgrade costing.
• Support coordination between departments to ensure timely processing of information and materials.

General Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and coordination duties related to estimating and procurement operations.
• Support departmental initiatives and special projects as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Statement of Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in estimating, procurement coordination, residential construction, or a related field.
• Post‑secondary education in Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Estimating, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of residential construction processes, construction materials, and procurement workflows.
• Experience completing quantity take‑offs, pricing analysis, and purchase order coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Planswift, AutoCad and Outlook.
• Experience using Newstar or similar construction/ERP software is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment

• Provide service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.
• Overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Repetitive work.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email [e-mail] your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Tartan Homes

Thank you for your interest in joining Tartan Homes. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Tartan Homes and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.

#taggartcareers