Junior Estimator – Heavy Civil Projects

TACC Construction Ltd.

Vaughan

On-site

CAD 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

TACC Construction Ltd. in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a full-time Junior Estimator to join our estimating team.

This entry-level position is for candidates with 0–2 years of experience, including recent graduates, and offers mentorship from Senior Estimators on sewer, watermain, stormwater, earthworks and roadworks projects. You will learn to read drawings, prepare cost estimates, build cost breakdowns, contact bidders, and help assemble bid submissions while maintaining an active bid calendar.

Qualifications

  • 0–2 years of experience in estimating or related construction role.
  • Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Ability to read construction drawings and specifications; familiarity with OPS and municipal standards is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Excel and MS Word. Exposure to Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Primavera is an asset – training will be provided.
  • Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites; valid Ontario driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

  • Perform quantity take-offs for materials, equipment, and labour under the direction of senior estimating staff.
  • Assist in the preparation of accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for sewer, watermain, stormwater, earthworks, and roadworks projects.
  • Review and interpret project specifications, drawings, tender documents, and addenda, flagging discrepancies and unclear scope to the Senior Estimator.
  • Help build and maintain cost breakdowns for labour, materials, subcontractors, and equipment usage.
  • Contact subcontractors and suppliers to request pricing, then log, organize, and summarize the quotations received.
  • Support the assembly of bid submissions – confirming that forms, bonding, addenda acknowledgements, and required attachments are complete and accurate well ahead of closing.
  • Monitor tender advertisement portals and help maintain an active bid calendar.
  • Maintain and organize estimating files, historical cost data, and supplier and subcontractor records.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits with senior staff to build practical field knowledge.
  • Assist in tracking bid results and compiling historical project data to support future estimating accuracy.
  • Learn and apply municipal and provincial tendering processes, OPS standards, and construction codes.
  • Actively seek direction and feedback from Senior Estimators, and take ownership of your own technical development.

Job description

TACC Construction Ltd. in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a full-time Junior Estimator to join our estimating team.

This entry-level position is for candidates with 0–2 years of experience, including recent graduates, and offers mentorship from Senior Estimators on sewer, watermain, stormwater, earthworks and roadworks projects. You will learn to read drawings, prepare cost estimates, build cost breakdowns, contact bidders, and help assemble bid submissions while maintaining an active bid calendar.

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