Construction Estimator
SSA Group View all jobs
- Ottawa, ON
- $80,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
📍 Ottawa, ON
💰 Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable and growing General Contractor in Ottawa seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong background in new build ICI construction projects.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and has successfully priced commercial, institutional, or light industrial ground-up projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and conceptual cost estimates for new build ICI projects
- Perform quantity take-offs and scope analysis across all trades
- Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and tender documents
- Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions, and cost-saving opportunities
- Participate in bid strategy meetings and go/no-go decisions
- Assist with value engineering and budget development during preconstruction
- Maintain organized bid documentation and cost databases
- Support handoff meetings with Project Management and Site teams
- 5+ years of estimating experience with a General Contractor
- Proven experience pricing ground-up ICI construction projects
- Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and trade scopes
- Experience on projects valued $5M+ preferred
- Familiarity with CCDC contracts and tendering procedures
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., PlanSwift, Bluebeam, OST, Excel)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Competitive salary ($80K-$120K)
- Stable pipeline of new build commercial and institutional projects
- Collaborative preconstruction team environment
- Long-term growth opportunities within a respected Ottawa-based GC