Posted 29 days ago
Construction Estimator
@ Build It
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Build It, a full-service general construction company with offices in Mississauga and Calgary, is hiring a full-time on-site Construction Estimator to own estimates from tender drawings to final bid. The role involves analyzing drawings and specs, pricing work, managing subcontractor quotes and presenting bids to management. The posting states a base salary of $75,000 to $100,000 per year and 5 to 8 years of estimating experience.
Pay:
$75,000–$100,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed material, labour, equipment and subcontract estimates
- Analyze tender drawings and specifications for risks and savings
- Solicit and level subcontractor quotes
- Develop subcontractor scopes of work
- Attend pre-bid meetings, tender walks and site visits
Requirements summary:
- 5 to 8 years of construction estimating experience
- Experience with ground-up construction
- Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
- Proficiency in PlanSwift or Procore
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
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Build It
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Full company description
BUILD IT By Design is a full-service general construction company. Transforming a brand into a brick-and-mortar reality is no easy feat. To do it right—and make sure the look, feel and personality of your brand is impeccably reflected in your built environment—you need a construction partner with exceptional technical know-how, stellar communication skills and an unwavering commitment to collaboration. At BUILD IT, we work alongside businesses of all kinds, from global franchises to new concepts to provide the highest-quality brand environments available. Regardless of the industry that you’re in; we’ll bring your vision to life.
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,191
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 213
- Reported office locations
- 1580 Trinity Drive #10, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Build It
- BUILD IT
- Specialties
- General Contracting
- Project Management
- and Construction
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
BUILD IT By Design is a full-service general construction company. Transforming a brand into a brick-and-mortar reality is no easy feat. To do it right—and make sure the look, feel and personality of your brand is impeccably reflected in your built environment—you need a construction partner with exceptional technical know-how, stellar communication skills and an unwavering commitment to collaboration. At BUILD IT…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | General ContractingProject Managementand Construction |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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About Us
BUILD IT is a full-service general construction company with offices in Mississauga, ON and Calgary, AB.
We’ve helped hundreds of world-class brands and businesses build iconic destinations that reflect their vision and purpose — from storefronts that invite customers in, to workplaces that inspire teams to perform, to cultural spaces that truly stand apart.
Our team combines strategic thinking, construction expertise, and exceptional execution to bring bold concepts to life with precision and impact.
Learn more at www.buildit.ca.
The Role
This is a full-time, on-site Estimator role created to support our growth and rising project volume. You’ll own estimates from tender drawings to final bid: analyzing drawings and specs, building accurate pricing, managing subcontractor quotes, and presenting bids to management. You’ll work closely with our project management team, and your estimates will directly shape what we win and how profitably we build it.
What you’ll do
- Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for material, labour, equipment, subcontracts, and general conditions.
- Analyze tender drawings and specifications, and flag design issues, scheduling concerns, cost-saving opportunities, and constructability risks.
- Identify qualified subcontractors, solicit competitive pricing, and review and level quotes for best value.
- Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work.
- Prepare quotes and proposals for new projects and service calls.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, tender walks, and site visits.
- Coordinate and present bids to management on time and organized.
- Maintain the Master Tender List and keep growing our trade network.
- Prepare bid status reports and make sure bids comply with specifications, contract terms, and bid invitations.
What we’re looking for
- 5–8 years of estimating experience in construction, including bidding general contract work.
- Experience estimating ground-up construction.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., PlanSwift, Procore) and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines at once.
- Ownership mindset: you take responsibility for results and find solutions when others get stuck.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
Compensation & benefits
- Base annual salary range: $75,000–$100,000 per year.
- Benefits summary provided during the hiring process.
This posting is for a current vacancy. Our organization uses automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review.
BUILD IT is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Accommodations will be provided upon request for candidates participating in all phases of the hiring process.
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