Heritage Roofing Estimator – Copper & Metalwork

Triumph Roofing and Sheet Metal; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heather & Little is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for heritage roofing and restoration projects in Markham or Ottawa. You will review drawings and specifications, perform detailed take-offs, and collaborate with project teams to ensure bids align with field execution and craftsmanship.

Strong focus on traditional materials and specialized installation methods, with opportunities to advance into coordinating or estimating roles within the Triumph Group network.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating heritage roofing or restoration projects.
• Experience with copper, zinc, lead-coated copper materials.
• Experience pricing complex restoration and replication work.
• Advanced quantity take-offs for irregular structures.
• Proficiency using Bluebeam and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to define scope.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, equipment, and subs.
• Perform quantity take-offs for roofing systems and envelope components.
• Develop labour costing based on productivity and labour agreements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and availability.
• Identify risks, scope gaps, and communicate findings to internal teams.
• Prepare complete bid submissions with cost breakdowns and clarifications.
• Track bid results and support continuous improvement of estimating accuracy.

Skills

Estimating experience

Steep-slope roofing

Specialty materials

Take-off proficiency

Bluebeam proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Heather & Little is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for heritage roofing and restoration projects in Markham or Ottawa. You will review drawings and specifications, perform detailed take-offs, and collaborate with project teams to ensure bids align with field execution and craftsmanship.

Strong focus on traditional materials and specialized installation methods, with opportunities to advance into coordinating or estimating roles within the Triumph Group network.