Jr. Estimator

Oakridge Landscape Contractors; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hands-on mentorship

Diverse, high-profile project exposure

Job summary

Oakridge Landscape Contractors invites applications for a Junior Estimator to join our estimating team, supporting bids for commercial, municipal, and private landscape projects.

You will assist with quantity take-offs, cost calculations for labor/equipment/materials, and gathering pricing from suppliers and subtrades. Strong Excel skills and blueprint reading are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years estimating experience in landscape, civil, or general construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reading construction blueprints/specs.
• Post-secondary education in Civil/Construction Engineering Technology or Landscape Architecture (asset).
• CIQS designation is an asset.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean abstract.
• Motivated, detail-oriented team player who thrives under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chief Estimator to gather bid documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and calculate costs for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Request and analyze pricing from suppliers and subtrades.
• Maintain organized project files, addendums, and master tracking sheets.
• Conduct site visits to assess field conditions against proposed plans.
• Communicate effectively with site Superintendents and project teams.

Skills

Excel literacy

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Education

Civil/Construction Eng Tech

Landscape Architecture (asset)

Job description

Join the estimating team at Oakridge Landscape Contractors! We are looking for a Junior Estimator with a passion for precision to assist in bidding commercial, municipal, and private landscape construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Chief Estimator to gather bid documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and calculate costs for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Request and analyze pricing from suppliers and subtrades.
• Maintain organized project files, addendums, and master tracking sheets.
• Conduct site visits to assess field conditions against proposed plans.
• Communicate effectively with site Superintendents and project teams.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of estimating experience in landscape, civil, or general construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reading construction blueprints/specs.
• Post-secondary education in Civil/Construction Engineering Technology or Landscape Architecture (asset).
• CIQS designation is an asset.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean abstract.
• Motivated, detail-oriented team player who thrives under tight deadlines.

Perks:

• Competitive compensation & growth opportunities.
• Hands-on mentorship from senior estimators.
• Diverse, high-profile project exposure.