Field-Driven Estimator/PM — Paving & Concrete

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Carp; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager for paving, concrete, and related construction projects in the Ottawa–Carp region. This onsite role blends field measurements with office pricing to ensure competitive bids and successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will prepare tenders, review drawings, coordinate with suppliers, manage budgets, and maintain strong client relations, spending roughly 60% of time on site and 40% in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience as estimator and project manager in paving, concrete, civil construction.
• Ability to prepare tenders and quantity takeoffs.
• Strong site measurement discipline and ability to verify quantities.
• Commercial awareness to protect margins.
• Hands-on approach with time on job sites.
• Good communication with clients and crews.
• Interest in business development and growing existing client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates, proposals, and tender submissions for paving, concrete, and related construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to understand project requirements and ensure pricing reflects the full scope of work.
• Visit prospective and active job sites to take measurements, assess conditions, and verify quantities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and confirm availability.
• Manage projects from estimating and award through execution, progress billing, and completion.
• Coordinate with ownership, office staff, and field crews on schedules, resources, project requirements, and deadlines.
• Monitor project costs, progress, and quality, addressing issues that could affect profitability or delivery.
• Complete site measurements and supporting documentation in time to meet progress billing deadlines.
• Maintain strong client relationships, respond professionally to questions, and work constructively through project specifications and expectations.
• Support business development by following up on opportunities, maintaining existing relationships, and identifying potential new work.
• Provide ownership with clear updates on estimates, awarded work, project performance, and outstanding issues.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Field measurements

Bid/tender preparation

Client relations

Job description

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager for paving, concrete, and related construction projects in the Ottawa–Carp region. This onsite role blends field measurements with office pricing to ensure competitive bids and successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will prepare tenders, review drawings, coordinate with suppliers, manage budgets, and maintain strong client relations, spending roughly 60% of time on site and 40% in the office.