Posted 6 months ago
Estimator
@ GIP - GFLI
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
GIP - GFLI is hiring a full-time Estimator in Hamilton, ON, to prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for construction projects. The role covers quantity take-offs, tender closings, cost analysis, and mentoring junior staff. Expected base salary is $75,000 to $125,000 per year, plus an annual performance bonus.
Pay:
$75,000–$125,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and quantity take-offs from tender drawings
- Close tenders and manage sub-proposal reviews
- Cost out scope changes and claims
- Monitor active projects and provide job cost evaluation
- Mentor junior employees
Requirements summary:
- Civil engineering degree or civil technology diploma preferred
- Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience
- Experience with a commercial bidding platform, InEight Estimate preferred
- Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works
- Thorough understanding of OPSS and CDED
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- 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) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Civil Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Hamilton, ON
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Regional Director, Hamilton, you will prepare detailed cost estimates using estimating software of the full project scope including labour, equipment, raw materials, purchased equipment and subcontractors. Tender closings are to meet all submission deadlines.
PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE
ESTIMATING AND TENDERING
- Accurately interpret tender drawings and specifications.
- Perform quantity take-offs from tender drawings.
- Consistently and accurately formulate all tender costs—labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs—for quotation submission.
- Close tenders—including tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews and analysis.
- Accountable for accuracy of tender submissions.
- Prepares bid bond and insurance request forms.
- Maintain files and correspondence on active tenders.
- Customer follow-up on submitted tenders/proposals.
COST ANALYSIS AND PROJECT SUPPORT
- Cost out potential scope of work changes/additional cost/claims situations.
- Monitor active projects and provide job cost evaluation to management.
- Provide technical support to field staff.
- Prepare initial project schedule for handoff to field staff.
COLLABORATION, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- Communicate with field staff and Clients.
- Assist in maintenance of estimating department policies, procedures and standards.
- Mentorship of junior employees.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- University Degree – Civil Engineering or College Graduate – Civil Technology preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
- Experience using a commercial bidding platform (InEight Estimate preferable)
- Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
- Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works.
- Thorough understanding of OPSS and CDED.
- Computer proficiency – proficiency in an estimating package is a must; proficiency in MS Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) would be an asset.
- Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
- 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.
- Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Expected Base Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 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: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.
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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