Posted 2 months ago
Estimating Coordinator
@ GIP Construction & Materials
Markham, Ontario
Overview
GIP Construction & Materials is hiring a full-time Pre-Construction Coordinator in Ontario to support the Estimating and Operations teams in preparing competitive construction bids. The role involves tender preparation and submission, bid administration, subcontract processing and bonding paperwork. The posted base salary is $58,000 to $65,000 per year, plus an annual performance bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit tenders, including MTO submissions on RAQS/MERX
- Order, log and distribute tender documents, inquiries and addenda
- Convert bid items to Excel for upload into InEight Estimate
- Process subcontracts and contracts on awarded tenders
- Maintain tender lists, insurance and project tracking spreadsheets
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of RAQS, Bids & Tenders, MERX or similar bidding systems
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word formatting
- Ability to read and interpret tender requirements
- Critical thinking and interpersonal skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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GIP Construction & Materials
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!
Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, the Pre-Construction Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Estimating and Operations teams in the successful preparation of competitive bids on various construction projects across the province of Ontario.
PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE
Order and print tender documents, upload tenders to the internal shared drive and execute printed copies.
Coordinate and assist with the Bonding/Insurance request forms with the estimators and Bonding company.
Convert Bid items into Excel to allow for easy upload it into InEight Estimate program.
Organize, log, distribute and save bid inquiries and addenda.
Maintain Tender list and Hard Dollar files with changes as required.
Prepare tenders for submission including but not limited to: coordination of signatures, org charts, resumes, project experience, bonding, CAD reports, WSIB certificates, etc.
Facilitate dry-runs with the estimator prior to Tender closing to ensure all information is accurate.
Write Tender pricing by hand or entering unit prices via Bids & Tenders for non-MTO tenders.
Submission of MTO tenders on RAQS/MERX, including submission of TRF’s, Summary Bid Submission Forms, and Itemized Bid Forms.
Distribute the tender results internally and to the bonding company.
Order WSIB certificates and CVOR upon expiry, file electronically, and distribute.
Preparation, coding, processing, distribution, tracking, and filing of subcontracts and related documents.
Process Contracts on awarded Tenders.
Update project & insurance tracking spreadsheets.
Collaborate with Contracts Manager for the Notice of Project.
Prepare and update resumes of key personnel.
Assist with pre-qualifications, expression of interests’ and RFP’s.
Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Post-secondary education or professional equivalent experiences.
Knowledge of the following bidding systems: RAQs, Bids & Tenders, Biddingo, MERX, Metrolinx, Bonfire, Ariba is an asset.
Strong computer skills – working knowledge of Microsoft Software including: Teams, Outlook, Word (specifically formatting) and Excel.
Experience supporting proposal development using APMP best practices or Shipley methodology, including color team reviews, compliance matrix development, and strategic bid coordination.
Capable of reading and understanding Tender document requirements.
Proficient in reviewing and interpreting the requirements outlined in tender documents.
Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
WHAT WE OFFER
Expected Base Salary: $58 000 – $65,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
Annual performance-based bonus.
Comprehensive group benefits program.
Retirement savings program.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Disclaimers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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