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Estimator - Construction

@ Black & McDonald Limited

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Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Black & McDonald is hiring a full-time Estimator in Scarborough, Ontario, for its Southern Ontario construction team. The role prepares electrical, mechanical and civil take-offs and estimates, leads tendering and manages supplier and subcontractor packages. The posting requires 5+ years of estimating experience and a criminal background check.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare electrical, mechanical and civil take-offs and estimates
  • Estimate material, labour and equipment costs from drawings
  • Lead the tendering process and cost monitoring
  • Work with suppliers and subcontractors on price packages

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma or degree in electrical or civil engineering or construction fundamentals
  • 5+ years of estimating experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Bid2Win
  • Electrical trade background is an asset

Tools & skills

Bid2WinMS Office
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSales
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyElectrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Fundamentals

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Full company description

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and operational excellence. For more information on our licenses visit: https://blackandmcdonald.com/licenses/

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 2100 - 2 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8, CA
  • 31 Pullman Court, Scarborough, ON M1X 1E4, CA
  • 6001 Front Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64120, US
  • 10 Payzant Avenue, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1Z6, CA
  • 1801 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3S7, CA
Business categories
  • Electronics
  • Government
  • Consumer Electronics
Other recorded names
  • Black & McDonald Limited
  • Black & McDonald Français
Specialties
  • Electrical Construction
  • Facilities Management
  • Facility Maintenance Services
  • Renewable Services
  • Utility Services
  • Construction Services
  • Energy & Sustainability Services
  • Engineering & Design
  • Fabrication and Modular Construction Services
  • and EV Charging Infrastructure Services
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Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track…

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IndustryConstruction
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1921
SpecialtiesElectrical ConstructionFacilities ManagementFacility Maintenance ServicesRenewable ServicesUtility ServicesConstruction ServicesEnergy & Sustainability ServicesEngineering & DesignFabrication and Modular Construction Servicesand EV Charging Infrastructure Services
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Job description

Discover Your Next Opportunity with Black & McDonald!

We’re hiring aEstimator to join our Southern Ontario team in Scarborough, Ontario. If you’re passionate about estimating and engineering, we are working exciting projects in construction in the GTA. This is your chance to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

As an Estimator with us, you’ll play an integral role in preparing take-offs and estimates. As a key player in our team, you’ll take ownership of preparing accurate and competitive estimates for our construction initiatives. You’ll have the chance to apply your expertise while working on impactful projects

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare electrical, mechanical and civil take-offs/estimates
  • Accurately estimate the costs of materials, labour, and equipment using detailed drawings and specifications.
  • Lead the tendering process and implement cost-monitoring and reporting procedures.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and owners to finalize competitive price packages.
  • Actively engage in site reviews, tender reviews, hand-offs, and project closings.
  • Build and maintain a comprehensive directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Propose innovative solutions for project estimates in collaboration with engineers and stakeholders.
  • Develop tender construction schedules and scope-of-work methodologies.
  • Maintain the Bid2Win database for seamless project estimation.

Core Competencies

  • Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to teamwork.

Education & Experience

  • A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering or Construction Fundamentals
  • Electrical trade background is an asset.
  • 5+ years of experience in estimating
  • Experience construction projects an asset
  • Proficiency in tools like MS Office and Bid2Win estimating software.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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