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Estimator

@ J EllisDon Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

EllisDon is hiring an Estimator to lead bid teams through construction bids under pressure, assemble accurate estimates across hard-bid, construction management and design-build contracts, and manage sub-trade quotes. The role is full-time with a stated salary of $90,000 to $115,000 and requires Reliability Clearance.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead bid teams through time-sensitive bid processes
  • Assemble hard-bid, construction management and design-build estimates
  • Organize sub-trade quotes and support buy-out after a successful bid
  • Monitor project success and build sub-trade relationships
  • Maintain labour rate, material pricing and project cost databases

Requirements summary:

  • Construction-related degree or diploma
  • Minimum 5 years estimating ICI projects
  • Experience with P3, design-build, lump sum and construction management contracts
  • AutoCAD an asset
  • Eligible for Reliability Clearance

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyConstruction
Security clearanceReliability status

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core valuesempower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.


Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.


In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work inand our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.


You as an Estimator will:

  • Confidently lead a team through the completion of a bid process under pressure while building strong relationships with sub-trades
  • Assemble accurate, timely and well organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management and design-build
  • Organize sub-contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re-writing binders and assisting the buy-out process
  • Monitor the success of a project, noting potential challenges and building relationships with sub-trades for future opportunities
  • Distribute sub-trade quotes to personnel, flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
  • Maintain databases, including labour rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference

Is this the right role for you?

  • You have a construction-related degree/diploma and a minimum of 5 yeasr of estimating ICI projects
  • Ability to use AutoCad is an asset
  • You have a working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts
  • Estimating experience in P3, Design Build, Design Build Facilities Management, Lump Sum, and Construction Management contracts is essential
  • You have the ability to work effectively and accurately in time-sensitive situations within a team
  • Be comfortable working autonomously, while providing updates when needed, and following EllisDon procedures at all times
  • Must be eligible for Reliability Clearance
  • The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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