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Chief Estimator

@ Reliance Impact

Toronto, Ontario

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Reliance Impact is hiring a Chief Estimator for industrial, commercial and institutional renovation projects worth $1M to $10M+ in the GTA, at $130,000 to $150,000. The role leads all preconstruction estimating, owns pricing strategy and risk, and mentors the estimating team to win profitable work.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead all preconstruction estimating for ICI renovation projects
  • Build budgets, hard bids and GMP/CM proposals
  • Lead site walks and de-risk existing conditions
  • Drive subtrade coverage and bid leveling
  • Coach estimators and manage the cost database

Requirements summary:

  • 10+ years estimating in ICI renovations
  • Wins in lump sum, GMP and CM
  • Knowledge of CCDC and Ontario procurement
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam, OST, PlanSwift, Sage and Excel
  • Diploma or degree (CET, B.Tech or B.Eng.)

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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
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2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
Licences & certificationsGSC, PQS, CEP
EducationTrade certificate (preferred), College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyConstruction Engineering Technology, Building Technology, Civil Engineering

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Job description

Chief Estimator — ICI Renovations

Comp: $130,000–$150,000

Location: GTA

Role: Lead all precon estimating for industrial, commercial & institutional renovation projects ($1M–$10M+). Own pricing strategy, risk, and team mentorship to win profitable work.

You’ll do

  • Build budgets, hard bids, GMP/CM proposals
  • Lead site walks; de-risk existing conditions, phasing, shutdowns, ICRA/hoarding
  • Perform/review take-offs; set unit rates, markups, contingencies
  • Drive subtrade coverage and bid leveling (MEP, interiors, abatement)
  • Present value options; coordinate with BD/PM on submissions
  • Standardize templates, coach estimators, manage cost database

You bring

  • 10+ yrs estimating in ICI renovations
  • Wins in lump sum, GMP & CM; strong subtrade network
  • Tools: Bluebeam, OST/PlanSwift/Sage; solid Excel; Procore familiarity
  • Knowledge of CCDC, Ontario procurement, change-order pricing
  • Diploma/degree (CET/B.Tech/B.Eng.); GSC/PQS/CEP a plus

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