Posted 15 days ago
Estimation Administrator
@ Bird Construction Inc.
Ajax, Ontario
Overview
Dagmar Construction, a subsidiary of Bird Construction, is hiring an Estimating Administrator for its Proposals Team to support civil infrastructure tenders in the GTA. The role tracks bid opportunities, gathers pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, and assembles tender submissions. The job is full-time, five days a week in the Ajax, Ontario office, with health insurance and RRSP contributions offered.
Responsibilities:
- Track bid opportunities and provide packages to the estimating team
- Enter forms, drawings and specifications into HeavyBid
- Request and follow up on subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Gather bonds, insurance and submission documents
- Monitor tender portals for addendums and communicate changes
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in administration or civil construction
- Minimum 1 year of experience with construction tenders and proposals
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Strong relationship-building skills with subcontractors and suppliers
- Keen eye for detail
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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 | Business operations |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | administration, civil construction |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Bird Construction Inc.
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Full company description
Bird is a Canadian construction and maintenance company providing a comprehensive scope offering and a diversified portfolio of services to industrial, infrastructure and buildings markets, including new construction and retrofits; industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) services, shutdowns and turnarounds; civil infrastructure construction; mine support services; telecommunications and instrumentation, electrical and mechanical contracting; fabrication; steel modular construction; and specialty trades. For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. Bird draws upon the extensive experience of over 6,000 employees to deliver exceptional operational performance and collaborative execution across all project sizes and delivery models, servicing all of Canada's major geographic markets.
- LinkedIn followers
- 205,622
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,629
- Reported office locations
- 5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6, CA
- 13777 Commerce Pkwy, Richmond, British Columbia V6V 2X3, CA
- 4820 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 6L1, CA
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- 107 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1G3, CA
- 925 Memorial Drive, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9K 0K4, CA
- 2627 Ellwood Dr SW, Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0P7, CA
- 8024 Edgar Industrial Crescent, Red Deer, Alberta T4P 3R3, CA
- 225B Helen Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan S4K 0A3, CA
- 1055 Erin Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 2X1, CA
- 1600 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1G3, CA
- 670 Falconbridge Rd, Greater Sudbury, Ontario P3A 4S4, CA
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- 1868 Boul. Des Sources, Montreal, Quebec H9R 5R2, CA
- 120 Millennium Drive, Saint John, New Brunswick E2E 0C6, CA
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- 141 Kelsey Drive, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 0L2, CA
- 2 Old Airport Road, Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador A0R 1B0, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Interior Design
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Bird Construction
- Specialties
- General Contracting
- Construction Management
- Design-Build
- Public-Private Partnerships/AFP
- Engineering
- Procurement & Construction
- Pre-construction
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Sustainable Design & Construction
- and Equity
- 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.
Bird is a Canadian construction and maintenance company providing a comprehensive scope offering and a diversified portfolio of services to industrial, infrastructure and buildings markets, including new construction and retrofits; industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) services, shutdowns and turnarounds; civil infrastructure construction; mine support services; telecommunications and instrumentation…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | General ContractingConstruction ManagementDesign-BuildPublic-Private Partnerships/AFPEngineeringProcurement & ConstructionPre-constructionBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Sustainable Design & Constructionand Equity |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 140 |
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Join our Proposals Team as an Estimating Administrator as we pursue a variety of construction projects that will improve the mobility of the citizens of GTA. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will contribute to Dagmar’s winning project awards by ensuring that estimates, accurate pricing and all supporting documentation are gathered in a timely manner.
This role is based 5 days a week in our office in Ajax ON, where you will collaborate on all stages in the proposals: from opportunities to tender close-out.
What You Will Be Working On
- Track bid opportunities for review- Bids & tenders, Ariba, etc. and provide package to estimating team for review including key dates (meetings, question deadline, closing date, etc)
- Should the opportunity become a bid: download and enter all forms, drawings and specifications into the HeavyBid platform.
- Send out and follow up on requests for pricing to sub-contractors (ie Electrical, line painting, landscaping, dewatering, shoring etc) and to material suppliers (construction aggregates, precast, rebar, piping, wiring).
- Follow-up pricing requests with sub-contractors and suppliers in a timely manner to respect the tender schedule.
- Respond/coordinate subcontractor and supplier’s technical questions.
- Identify and gather all submittal requirements and supporting documents required for the proposal, ie: project references, bid bonds, agreements to bond, insurance requirements, qualifications, list of sub trades, etc.
- Monitor tender portals for addendums, date changes, etc. and inform the proposals team, sub-contractors and suppliers accordingly.
- Ensure that all addendums are communicated to the estimator who will update HeavyBid.
- Prior to tender closing: ensure that bonds, insurance and all other support documents have been gathered and review that items and quantities match between HeavyBid and the submission tender form.
- Administer, follow up and communicate the project locates (underground networks). Setup reminders for re-locates as required.
- Participate on other administrative tasks such as issuing PO’s.
What We Are Looking For
- Diploma in administration or civil construction.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience with construction tenders and proposals.
- Communication and organization skills in view of respecting tender deadlines.
- Strong relationship building skills when following up on quotes and pricing with sub-contractors and suppliers.
- Keen eye for detail to ensure that tenders are complete, accurate and compliant.
Why join Dagmar Construction?
- Rewarding Work
- Fantastic collaborative team.
- Training, mentoring and career advancement opportunities.
- Stable and challenging work environment.
- Variety of multi-disciplinary and long-term projects.
- Exemplary HSE and quality philosophy.
- Industry-leading benefits for health insurance and RRSP contributions.
For Those Who Seek to Redefine
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
What We Believe In
We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.
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