Estimator

Pomerleau; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day 1

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Pre-Construction team. You will support growth on large-scale building and infrastructure projects and work with proposals teams and client groups to secure bids and ensure project success.

Your trade-driven expertise, ability to interpret specs, and precise take-offs will drive accurate pricing and competitive proposals across Ontario and beyond.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant estimating experience in construction.
• Degree or diploma in engineering/construction management or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in project coordination and teamwork.
• Experience building relationships with industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the bid process cycle.
• Identify project-specific prices for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Interpret technical specifications with attention to detail.
• Perform quantity take-offs to ensure accurate pricing.
• Maintain focus on client pricing requirements for feasibility.
• Build relationships with trade partners, consultants, and clients to achieve goals.
• Explore innovative solutions within project constraints.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

University or college degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

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

As an experienced Estimator working in the Pre-Construction team at Pomerleau Construction, you will support new and ongoing project growth and challenge industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will work closely with our proposals team and various client groups to secure bids and ensure project success.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the bid process cycle.


• Identify project-specific prices for labor, equipment, and materials.


• Accurately interpret technical specifications with a keen eye for detail.


• Perform thorough quantity take-offs to ensure precise contract specifications and pricing.


• Maintain a focus on client pricing requirements for project feasibility.


• Cultivate relationships with trade partners, consultants, and clients to achieve project goals.


• Explore innovative solutions and opportunities within the parameters of the project.

This Role Could Be For You If You Have

• 5+ years of relevant estimating experience in the construction industry.


• A University Degree, College Diploma or certificate in Engineering or Construction Management. Or a combination of education and industry experience.


• A proven track record of project coordination and team collaboration.


• Experience building relationships with industry and project stakeholders.


• A comprehensive understanding of the bid process cycle.


• Critical research skills used for identifying and analyzing project-specific expenses.


• Expertise in quantity take-offs to guarantee accuracy in contract specifications and pricing.

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.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

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.