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Construction Estimator – Site/Civil
@ Rutherford Contracting Ltd.
Aurora, Ontario
Overview
Rutherford Contracting Ltd. is hiring a full-time Construction Estimator for its Building Division, reporting to the Chief Estimator. The role prepares accurate, competitive cost estimates for building projects (new construction, additions, renovations and interior alterations) through tendering and into construction. Proficiency in BuildingConnected, Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Revu is required or considered an asset.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed probable-cost estimates from tender documents and drawings
- Manage bid invitations and subcontractor pricing via BuildingConnected
- Perform quantity takeoffs and drawing review in Bluebeam Revu
- Attend pre-tender site meetings and coordinate tender closings
- Lead project turnover and support project managers on cost changes
Requirements summary:
- Experience preparing construction cost estimates
- Proficiency in BuildingConnected, Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Revu (asset)
- Ability to read drawings, specifications and bid requirements thoroughly
- Accurate, efficient and timely work on tenders
- Interest in mentoring junior estimators
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| 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 |
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Rutherford Contracting Ltd.
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Full company description
Founded in 1971 as Rutherford Contracting Services, our organization was established by Dick Rutherford as a small civil, renovation, and maintenance contracting company. Despite Dick’s retirement in 1989, our company has continued to thrive under the guidance of both Principals and Management. Today, Rutherford Contracting Ltd. is widely recognized as the preferred contractor for Owners and Consultants in the construction field. Our success over the past 50 years is attributed to the trust and support of our clients, as well as the dedication of our team to providing not only a good product but also an exceptional experience. As a General Building and Site Development Contractor, we serve the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. Our building construction division specializes in educational facility renovations and additions, as well as the restoration of historically significant structures. Additionally, our site development division handles civil and infrastructure contracts, park and athletic sports field construction, trail development, and re-naturalization/habitat projects. To meet ongoing maintenance needs, we operate a facilities management division dedicated to serving our valued clients. General Contracting – Building Construction Construction and Project Management Site Development – Civil works and Landscape Construction Maintenance/Small Projects
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,721
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 80
- Reported office locations
- 224 Earl Stewart Drive, Aurora, ON L4G6V7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Rutherford Contracting Ltd.
- Specialties
- BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
- CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- and CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Founded in 1971 as Rutherford Contracting Services, our organization was established by Dick Rutherford as a small civil, renovation, and maintenance contracting company. Despite Dick’s retirement in 1989, our company has continued to thrive under the guidance of both Principals and Management. Today, Rutherford Contracting Ltd. is widely recognized as the preferred contractor for Owners and Consultants in the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Aurora, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1971 |
| Specialties | BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONCIVIL CONSTRUCTIONFACILITIES MANAGEMENTand CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Role:
Reporting to the Chief Estimator, the Construction Estimator – Building Division is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for building construction projects, supporting Rutherford through the tendering process and into the construction phase.
This position is focused on building construction, including new construction, additions, renovations, and interior alterations across a range of institutional, commercial, municipal, and other building projects.
Proficiency in Building Connected, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam Revu is required/considered an asset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed estimates of probable costs for labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project requirements based on tender documents, drawings, specifications, quotations, and site conditions
- Use BuildingConnected to manage tender documents, issue bid invitations, communicate with subcontractors and suppliers, and track bid coverage.
- Use Microsoft Excel to prepare estimate breakdowns, and other estimating documentation
- Use Bluebeam Revu to review and mark up drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, compare drawing revisions, and assist with scope review
- Act as a point of contact for invitations to tender, subcontractor pricing, and other bid-related correspondence.
- Submit bond/insurance requests to the Tendering/Office Coordinator
- Review all documents thoroughly when pricing and understand all bid submission requirements, specifications, and drawings and is ultimately responsible for the completeness of bids;
- Prepare for and promptly attend mandatory and non-mandatory pre-tender site meetings as dictated by the tender documents as required
- Complete tenders in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner;
- Increasingly take on the pricing of larger, more complex projects;
- Coordinate closing of tenders and advise Chief Estimator of potential conflicts;
- Upon project award, prepare the Project Turnover template and lead the turnover meeting with the Chief Estimator
- During project construction, communicate with Project Managers for cost maintenance and future pricing; provide pricing and cost assistance to Project Managers for requested potential changes in scope;
- Attend Post-Project Review meetings;
- Assist the Chief Estimator with the mentoring of Junior Estimators once comfortable in the role; and
- Assist the Estimating Department with methods to improve processes.
Rutherford is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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