Estimator

MHB Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

RRSP matching 3%

Vehicle allowance

Career progression

Job summary

MHB Group in North York seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to support wood-frame and concrete residential developments in Ontario. The role involves detailed estimates, take-offs, and cost plans for multiple projects, with a focus on value engineering and risk assessment.

Primarily office-based with remote flexibility, the position offers a generous salary and a bonus up to 20%, RRSP matching, and a vehicle allowance, along with solid opportunities for career progression as the Ontario

Qualifications

• Construction estimating experience in residential development or general contracting.
• Experience estimating wood-frame and/or concrete multi-residential construction.
• Strong ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings and assess trade pricing.
• Organized, analytical and collaborative, with sound commercial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, budgets and cost plans for wood-frame and concrete projects.
• Complete quantity take-offs, scope reviews, trade comparisons and pricing analyses.
• Review drawings and specifications; identify risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Support tendering, procurement and budget updates throughout pre-construction.
• Collaborate with Ontario construction colleagues and established Western Canadian estimating resources.

Skills

Estimating

Drawings interpretation

Cost planning

Collaboration

Job description

Construction Estimator – Residential Development Wood Frame & Concrete | North York

LOCATION North York office

WORKING STYLE Primarily office based; remote flexibility when appropriate

An established residential developer is growing its in-house Ontario construction division and is seeking an Estimator to support both wood-frame and concrete residential developments. The Ontario pipeline includes approximately 3,000 units scheduled to commence construction in 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, budgets and cost plans for wood-frame and concrete projects.
• Complete quantity take-offs, scope reviews, trade comparisons and pricing analyses.
• Review drawings and specifications; identify risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Support tendering, procurement and budget updates throughout pre-construction.
• Collaborate with Ontario construction colleagues and established Western Canadian estimating resources.

Ideal Candidate

• Construction estimating experience in residential development or general contracting
• Experience estimating wood-frame and/or concrete multi-residential construction.
• Strong ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings and assess trade pricing.
• Organized, analytical and collaborative, with sound commercial judgment.

What’s on Offer

• Generous salary plus performance-based bonus up to 20%
• company RRSP matching up to 3%
• appropriate vehicle allowance
• substantial project pipeline and opportunities for career progression.