Estimator

Insight Global; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Estimator for a major nuclear project based in Ottawa or Toronto. You will lead estimating work across preconstruction and active construction phases, ensuring price accuracy against IFC drawings and coordinating with partners in an IPD setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of estimating experience, Excel proficiency, and the ability to travel regularly to project sites. Eligibility for Reliability Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain Reliability Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities across preconstruction and active construction phases.
• Validate estimates as IFC drawings are released and develop pricing strategies.
• Evaluate execution options and prepare labour and man-hour estimates.
• Price change orders and lead collaborative estimating with project partners.
• Maintain alignment among stakeholders in an IPD environment and travel to Chalk River ~1–2 days/month.

Skills

Estimating experience

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Insight Global is looking for an Estimator to join one of Canada's leading employee-owned general contractors based in their Ottawa or Toronto office. This individual will play a critical role on a large-scale nuclear construction project near Chalk River, Ontario, supporting the construction of a highly specialized nuclear research facility. The project will support advanced nuclear materials research, isotope development for cancer treatment applications, post-irradiated fuel examination, and next-generation reactor technologies.

The Estimator will lead estimating activities throughout both preconstruction and active construction phases. This includes validating project estimates as IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings are released, developing pricing strategies, evaluating construction execution options, preparing labour and man-hour estimates, pricing change orders, and leading collaborative estimating efforts across multiple project partners. Working within an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) environment, this individual will provide leadership and quality control across estimate development while ensuring alignment between project stakeholders, trade partners, and construction teams. Regular collaboration with project teams as well as approximately one/two day per month of travel to Chalk River.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of estimating experience
• Experience supporting projects valued at approximately $200M+ or projects of similar complexity and scale
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and industry-standard estimating software
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to project sites
• Must be eligible to obtain Reliability Security Clearance

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• Direct experience estimating nuclear facilities, laboratories, research centers, reactor facilities, nuclear refurbishment projects, or nuclear waste management facilities
• Experience working within Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Alliance, Progressive Design-Build, or Construction Management delivery models
• Experience supporting projects during active construction and performing estimate "true-ups" against IFC drawings
• Existing Reliability Security Clearance
• Strong relationships within the Ontario subcontractor and supplier market
• Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related post-secondary education
• Professional designations such as Gold Seal, PQS, P.Eng., CET, or equivalent industry certifications
• Previous experience working on highly regulated facilities including nuclear, pharmaceutical, life sciences, energy, or research environments
• Experience working in employee-owned or entrepreneurial construction organizations