Posted 6 months ago
Estimator
@ GIP Construction & Materials
Markham, Ontario
Overview
GIP Construction & Materials is hiring a full-time Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for tenders up to $1 billion, including Design-Build projects. The role involves quantity take-offs, tender costing, leading tenders to submission, and mentoring junior staff. The posting states a base salary of $70,000 to $120,000 per year plus an annual performance bonus.
Pay:
$70,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed tender cost estimates and quantity take-offs
- Lead Design-Build projects through the tender stage
- Close tenders and analyse subcontractor proposals
- Support field staff and clients on active projects
- Mentor junior employees
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in construction and estimating
- Design-Build estimating experience
- Estimating package and commercial bidding platform proficiency
- Knowledge of OPSS and CDED
- Valid driver's licence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-12
- 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 | Senior |
| 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 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
| 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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GIP Construction & Materials
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
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SUMMARY
Reporting to the Estimating Manager, 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 & TENDER PREPARATION
- Accurately interpret and comprehend tender drawings and specifications for all projects up to $1 Billion
- Perform and/or direct quantity take-offs from tender drawings
- Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs (labour, material, equipment, subcontractors)
- Cost out potential scope changes/additional costs/claims
- Prepare initial tender schedule for handoff to field staff
- Prepare bid bond and insurance request forms
TENDER MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY
- Successfully and independently lead Design-Build projects through the tender stage
- Chair meetings and set project goals
- Present project scope, staging, timing, risks, constraints, and cost-saving opportunities
- Close tenders (reviews, sub-proposal analysis)
- Accountable for accuracy of tender submissions
- Maintain files and correspondence on active tenders
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION & PROJECT SUPPORT
- Customer follow-up on submitted tenders/proposals
- Communicate with field staff and clients
- Provide technical support to field staff
- Monitor active projects and provide job cost evaluations to management
LEADERSHIP, PROCESS & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
- Mentorship of junior employees
- Assist in maintaining estimating department policies, procedures, and standards
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- University Degree – Civil Engineering or College Graduate – Civil Technology preferred.
- 5+ years' experience in the construction industry, with 5+ years’ experience in estimating.
- Direct experience in Design-Build estimates and team processes.
- Experience using a commercial bidding platform (In Eight Estimate preferable)
- Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
- Computer proficiency – proficiency in an estimating package is a must, and Word and Excel would be an asset.
- Thorough understanding OPSS and CDED.
- 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.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience with MTO contracts and/or municipal works.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Expected Base Salary: $70,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and work location.
- 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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