Estimator, Buildings Industrial

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking a Buildings Estimator to join our Industrial team. You will lead the estimating process from opportunity review through bid submission for industrial, manufacturing, power generation, and nuclear projects.

The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, performing quantity take-offs, evaluating subcontractor quotations, developing bid strategies, and coordinating with operations and engineering to finalize estimates and support handover

Qualifications

• 6+ years of estimating experience in commercial/industrial sectors.
• Experience estimating industrial buildings and facilities.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and CSI Divisions 1-16.
• Proven end-to-end estimate management.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from opportunity review through bid submission.
• Review contracts, drawings, specs, and scope documents.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and estimates for industrial projects.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop bid strategies, summaries, and proposals.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and scope gaps.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and project teams on execution plans.
• Support handover activities after award.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity take-offs

Subcontractor procurement

Contract administration

Drawings interpretation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural Technology, or related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator, Buildings Industrial Bird Construction is seeking a Buildings Estimator to join our Industrial team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for building scopes associated with industrial, manufacturing, power generation, and nuclear projects. This role requires a strong understanding of building construction systems, subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and estimating across all major construction scopes.

What You Will Be Working On

• Lead the estimating process from opportunity review through bid submission.
• Review and interpret prime contracts, drawings, specifications, scope documents, and commercial requirements.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and estimates for industrial building projects.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop bid strategies, estimate summaries, and proposal submissions.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions, and scope gaps.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and project teams to develop execution plans and estimate assumptions.
• Participate in bid reviews, client clarifications, and post-bid negotiations.
• Support project handover activities upon award.

What We Are Looking For

• Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of estimating experience within commercial, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, power, or nuclear construction.
• Experience estimating buildings within industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, power generation facilities, nuclear facilities, laboratories, or process plants.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and CSI Divisions 1-16.
• Proven experience managing estimates from start to finish, including quantity take-offs, subcontractor procurement, bid closing, and final submission.
• Strong experience reviewing and interpreting prime contracts, specifications, tender documents, and commercial terms and conditions.
• Experience estimating building scopes including: General Requirements Concrete and Structural Systems Masonry Structural Steel Building Envelope Roofing Doors, Frames & Hardware Architectural Finishes Mechanical Systems Electrical Systems Fire Protection Systems Strong understanding of industrial building construction, means and methods, sequencing, and project delivery approaches.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Design-Build, Construction Management, EPC, or Lump Sum projects.
• Experience using industry-standard estimating platforms.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird. As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

• We Put Safety First A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
• We Lead With Honesty We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
• We Are Stronger Together Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
• We Are Driven To Do Great Work We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
• We Create Opportunity Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
• At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.

Bird construction was founded as a small partnership in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1920. Today we are a highly respected company, operating across Canada. Bird is one of Canada's leading builders and is recognized for its strong commitment to the growth and prosperity of both our clients and our people.